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Case, for ?Equinoctial Ring Dial

Inventory Number 67937


Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Object type
Equinoctial ring dial case
Dimensions
Diameter: 120mm Height: 18mm Weight: 80g
Inventory No
67937

Description

Circular wooden case lined with red velvet and a red ribbon around the perimeter.  It is covered with dark embossed leather on the visible surfaces and has red paper with foliage decoration on the base. It has a single hinge and a copper alloy swing clasp.