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Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, German, Later 16th Century

Inventory Number 42534


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42534

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir. From the Michel Collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Gilt copper and silver
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Height: 9.9cm Width: 25.2cm Depth: 21.8cm Weight: 1.25kg
Inventory No
42534
Accession Number
1957-84/45

Description

Rectangular plate with inset compass and two volvelles; with silver figure as gnomon support; mounted on modern wooden base.