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Equinoctial Ring Dial, by Joh. Christoph Rothknecht, Salzburg, 18th Century

Inventory Number 45870


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45870

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans
Primary inscriptions
"Joh: ChriStoph RothKnecht A: Salzburg".
Physical material
Brass
Object type
Equinoctial ring dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 78mm
Inventory No
45870
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Brass meridian ring, hour-ring and bridge, of conventional design. Rings decorated with repeated patterns.