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Crucifix Dial, by Edmund Culpeper, London, 18th Century

Inventory Number 53730


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53730

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Culpeper Londini" engraved in compass bowl
Object type
Dial
Dimensions
Height: 122mm Width: 120mm
Inventory No
53730
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Square base with inset compass; inclination of crucifix adjustable against a quadrant scale.