Brass pocket sundial and compass by ‘P . Le Maire, Paris’

A brass pocket sundial and compass, signed ‘P . Le Maire, Paris’.

French, early 18th century.

Measures 6.5 x 5.9 x 1.4cm.

Contained within its original leather case which remains in good condition with only minor losses to the leather and slight warping.

These pocket sundials are typically made by ‘Butterfield’ of Paris, other makers are considerably rarer.