Antique French Octagonal Brass Cased Pocket Sundial, circa 18th Century

Description

Here we have a collectable brass French octagonal compass sundial, early 18th century, the horizontal plate engraved with hour scales, the recessed compass with lock, the folding gnomon with a bird support, the reverse engraved with latitudes of continental European cities, 7.3 cm (2 1/2" x 2 3/4") long, being a Butterfield type sundial in outstanding condition, and comes with the red velvet lined case, with closure brass hooks and brass hinge as see in the photos.
The continental European cities engraved on the reverse are:
Paris 49
Cueluse 45
Grenoble 45
Rome 49
Quebec 47
Brest 48
Warsauie 52
Ramboury 54
Kiell 54
Lyon 46
The bird gnomon is engraved:4.0
5.0
6.0
The hours are engraved I to XII to VIII
Provenance: Invaluable Feb 2007
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This antique vintage French sundial would make a wonderful addition to that antique scientific instrument  collection when placed in a prominent position to the envy of all who observe.
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We believe the genealogy is Paris France and is early 1800s.
Reference: Gloria Clifton, Dictionary of Scientific Instrument Makers.