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Equinoctial Ring Dial, by Pierre Sevin, Paris and London, Late 17th Century

Inventory Number 48979

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48979

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48979

Subject: Sundials; Mathematical instruments
Item type: Object
Makers: Pierre Sevin
Provenance: Presented by J. A. Billmeir.
Primary inscriptions: "Pierre Sevin AParis".
Physical material: Silver
Object type: Equinoctial ring dial
Dimensions: Diameter: 84mm
Inventory No: 48979
Accession Number: 1957-84/227

Description

Silver dial, hour-ring and bridge; of conventional design.

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