Search 0
3,110  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1233944
FOR SALE
£325
Email
Save
Victorian Butterfield Type Folding Pocket Sundial
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
for sale €380     $413
£325
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2021
Browse dealers 90 items
Relevant Links
Id #SA1233944
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Butterfield Type Folding Pocket Sundial

19th century
Description

Here we have a rare little Victorian gilt metal 'Butterfield' type pocket folding sundial with inset compass, with finely chased decoration and inscribed 'Birmingham Patent' and presented in original fitted leather case with clasp (later hinge).

Size: 54 x 40mm (closed)

c1880

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Declaration

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Folding Pocket Sundial to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233944
Dealers Internal Reference
8656
Dealers Notes

We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description
Here we have a rare little Victorian gilt metal 'Butterfield' type pocket folding sundial with inset compass, with finely chased decoration and inscribed 'Birmingham Patent' and presented in original fitted leather case with clasp (later hinge).

Size: 54 x 40mm (closed)

c1880

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Folding Pocket Sundial to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233944
Dealers Internal Ref
8656
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case.
1 / 7
Archive I An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case.

Victorian Butterfield Type Folding Pocket Sundial

Archive II An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case. View II
Archive III An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case. View III
Archive IV An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case. View IV
Archive V An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case. View V
Archive VI An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case. View VI
Archive VII An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
Location
26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 90
Items Sold 629
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Verified Since Nov 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified
Nov 2021
For Sale
90
Sold
629
An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case.
Victorian Butterfield Type Folding Pocket Sundial
Ref: SA1233944
An engraved Victorian brass folding pocket sundial with an integrated compass inside a velvet-lined case.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A Butterfield type sundial is a portable horological instrument developed in the late seventeenth century, named after the English instrument maker Michael Butterfield. It features an adjustable or folding gnomon and an integrated magnetic compass, allowing users to align the dial to magnetic north and calculate solar time across various latitudes.

Pocket sundials were typically crafted from cast or sheet brass, silver, pewter, or electrum. The compass glass was held by metal bezels, while the protective fitted cases were commonly constructed from wood or pasteboard lined with velvet or silk and covered in leather or shagreen.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-engraved or stamped hour lines, period-appropriate typography, and hand-cut hinges. Oxidation, natural patina on the brass, directional compass card markings, and hand-stitched fitted cases are key indicators of period age.

Pocket sundials function as decorative scientific curiosities. They are ideal for placement on an office desk, inside a glass cloche, or within a curated shelf display alongside leather-bound books and classic scientific objects.

Keep the instrument in a dry environment to prevent corrosion. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, and store the item inside its original fitted case away from direct moisture.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories