Sundial and compass

Michael Butterfield (born in England, 1634/35, died in Paris,1724)

French (Paris)

about 1675-1715

Object Place: Europe, Paris, France

Medium/Technique Silver, leather

Credit Line Gift of John Templeman Coolidge

Accession Number32.160

DescriptionPortable sundial with collapsible gnomon. In leather case.

InscriptionsEngraved Butterfield, Paris

ProvenanceBy 1928, J. Templeman Coolidge; 1932, gift of J. Templeman Coolidge to the MFA.