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ANTIQUE #SA1087592
18th century silver butterfield dial by langlois paris - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE SILVER - DATED 18TH CENTURY
 
18th century silver butterfield dial by langlois paris - Back to the Past by Sellingantiques.co.uk
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18th Century Silver Butterfield Dial By Langlois Paris

£4,400    $5,917    €5,073
A fine example of a silver Butterfield type sundial in the original green shagreen case. The finely engraved dial has Premier cadran (first dial) engraved with the city names and latitudes on the back.
 
This is the only example I have seen in a green shagreen case with silver catches both still there.
 
Piere Langlois was a very good maker and this dial dates to around 1740
 
Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collec...
Antique SA1087592 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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