98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 196
Henry Macquart à Paris, 330 x 190 mm, circa 1700
A French measuring instrument "Graphometer"
Case: brass, gilt.
We know of some Butterfield-type sundials made by Henry Macquart (1660-1720); larger instruments such as this, however, are hard to find. The 4 mm strong, open-work brass frame is intricately engraved with column elements, tables and dogs and the signature of the maker at the top. A ball-jointed handle ensures a safe hold when the two sighting devices are used so that the result of a measurement can be read on the semi-circular angle scale. The handle was probably also intended to hold a stand for the construction.
A French measuring instrument "Graphometer"
Case: brass, gilt.
We know of some Butterfield-type sundials made by Henry Macquart (1660-1720); larger instruments such as this, however, are hard to find. The 4 mm strong, open-work brass frame is intricately engraved with column elements, tables and dogs and the signature of the maker at the top. A ball-jointed handle ensures a safe hold when the two sighting devices are used so that the result of a measurement can be read on the semi-circular angle scale. The handle was probably also intended to hold a stand for the construction.
Sold
estimated
4.000—5.000 €
Price realized
4.900 €