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Nocturnal, German, c.1800

Inventory Number 54888


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54888

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Object type
Nocturnal
Dimensions
Diameter: 44mm Height: 2mm Weight: 13g
Inventory No
54888

Description

Small volvelle of two discs, one with star positions, the other with dates and hours. Compass rose on reverse.