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Object number
W-44
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Classification
Time Finding
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Object name
Sundial
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Title
Sundial: Butterfield-type
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Creator
Bion, Nicolas
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Description
Octagonal. Hour scales for 40° and 50° in Roman numerals; scales for 45° and 55° in Arabic. Arrow-shaped, blued needle, type 18, is an old replacement. Original wooden, velvet lined, shagreen and leather case with brass hardware.
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Inscription/Sig.
"N • BION • A • PARIS"
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Material
brass
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Place Of Prod.
France
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Dimensions
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3.4 |
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6.3 |
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7.3 |
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