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Exceptionally rare portable sundial c1680 by Louis Chapotot Paris of the Butterfield type with fully engraved compass. A near perfect example brass sundial made by the well known firm of Chapotot of Paris, of quality surely surpassing Butterfield itself. An important and fashionable tool for travelers to regularly set their early watches, which were less accurate. Features a hinged, adjustable bird-shaped gnomon, a recessed compass, and an octagonal plate engraved with multiple hour scales for different latitudes. The octagonal plate measures 64 cm L x 57 cm W x 8.9 cm. The compass card is marked with the cardinal points, N, S, ES and OU. The outer band is in Roman numerals, I through XII and the two inner bands are in Arabic numerals 1 through 12. The folding adjustable gnomon is in the form of a bird with a scale of 40, 50 and 60 degrees of the sun’s altitude on its edge. Inside the three bands it is signed with the maker’s name, CHAPOTOT A PARIS. On the reverse are twenty cities, each with their altitude including the important Londres, plus Paris, Marseille, Amsterdam, Vienne, Rome, Turin, Naples… See images which form part of the description. The compass card bowl has a superbly engraved floral rosette design. There is a support leg at the bottom end to balance the dial when laid on a flat surface. Complete with blue shagrine leather case velvet lined. Downsizing collection and a very reluctant sale. Investment potential and one for the true horological connoiser.

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Victorian Moldacot Plunger Portable Pocket Sewing Machine. The very first Moldacots were the plunger style machines with no hand-wheel attached. Beautiful miniature sewing machine This little sewing machine has a small clamp to hold it on a table. At the top it has a plunger that when hit (see photos) makes the needle go up and down Described by Financial News in brilliant terms as the most useful invention of the century. Although I believe most of them never were able to sew very well. I have not used or sewn with this item. View pics for further details. The item “Antique Rare Early Plunger Moldacot Model Portable Pocket Sewing Machine” is in sale since Sunday, August 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Sewing\Sewing Machines”. The seller is “elliquilt” and is located in Milton Keynes. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Type: Mechanical
• Brand: Moldacot

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Early Antique Portable Camp Stove Camping Air Pressure Tank Rare. Unknown Maker has Coleman no. 0 funnel filter and antique can/jar opener, with brass air pressure tool. The original paint was military green, not sure if it was military issue. The item “Early Antique Portable Camp Stove Camping Air Pressure Tank Rare Estate Find” is in sale since Wednesday, December 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Camping Cooking Supplies\Camping Stoves, Ovens & BBQs\Camping Stoves”. The seller is “alexcb2951″ and is located in Lake Elsinore, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Modified Item: No
• Custom Bundle: No
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Unknown

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Motorola Vintage Portable TV Vintage Extremely Rare Early 1950’s. The item “Motorola Vintage Portable TV Vintage Extremely Rare Early 1950’s” is in sale since Wednesday, July 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Other Antiques”. The seller is “brlamp-0″ and is located in Slate Hill, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Montserrat.

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Early Antique Portable Camp Stove Camping Air Pressure Tank Rare. Unknown Maker has Coleman no. 0 funnel filter and antique can/jar opener, with brass air pressure tool. The original paint was military green, not sure if it was military issue. The item “Early Antique Portable Camp Stove Camping Air Pressure Tank Rare Estate Find” is in sale since Thursday, March 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Camping Cooking Supplies\Camping Stoves, Ovens & BBQs\Camping Stoves”. The seller is “alexcb2951″ and is located in Lake Elsinore, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Custom Bundle: No
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Unknown
• Non-Domestic Product: No

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