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Mechanical Equinoctial Dial, German, 18th Century

Inventory Number 42243

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42243

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the collection of Lewis Evans.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned. On underside of plate "Cologne / 1885"; presumably Lewis Evans record of purchase.
Physical material
Brass and glass
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 52mm
Inventory No
42243
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Circular plate with inset compass and notchholes for latitudes 48, 49, 50, 51; four feet; hinged equinoctial plate elevated by a pin on underside and with index arm carrying geared minute dial.

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