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Crucifix Dial, German, 17th Century

Inventory Number 48814


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48814

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Object type
Dial
Dimensions
Height: 185mm Width: 80mm Depth: 70mm Weight: 460g
Inventory No
48814
Accession Number
1957-84/108

Description

Presumably contained a set of mathematical drawing instruments and accessories similar to inv. 37004. There is a sprung catch on the base which must be pressed to open the case.