- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by J. A. Billmeir.
- Primary inscriptions
- "DO" on the sundial.
- Dimensions
- Height: 14mm Width: 277mm Depth: 143mm Weight: 0.558kg
- Inventory No
- 35939
- Accession Number
- 1957-84/252
Description
Square brass plate on wooden base with a triangular fretwook extension to accommodate a brass rule with sights and a linear scale. The plate with degree and 'hour' scales, a pivioted alidade with folding sights, inset ivory compass and string gnomon dial.
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