A SILVER BUTTERFIELD DIAL
Chapotot, circa 1700
three hour scales for 40°, 45°, 50°, the outer IIII-XI-VIII divided to quarter-hour, the inner two 5-12-7 divided to half-hour, signed CHAPATOT A PARIS, foliage motif, the engraving with niello infill, folding bird pointer gnomon, four point compass rose, the reverse with latitudes for 20 cities, in original black leather case with green felt lining.
2½in. (7cm.) long
A SILVER BUTTERFIELD DIAL
Chapotot, circa 1700
three hour scales for 40°, 45°, 50°, the outer IIII-XI-VIII divided to quarter-hour, the inner two 5-12-7 divided to half-hour, signed CHAPATOT A PARIS, foliage motif, the engraving with niello infill, folding bird pointer gnomon, four point compass rose, the reverse with latitudes for 20 cities, in original black leather case with green felt lining.
2½in. (7cm.) long
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