French silver pocket sun dial, by Baradelle, Paris, France, c. 1701-1750, of octagonal shape, inset with compass, engraved with hour scales for latitudes 43° to 52°, folding bird gnomon, the reverse engraved with the latitudes of French and other Continental cities, in leather case with red velvet lining, 7.2 x 6.2 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent