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Diptych Dial, by Hans Troschel, Nuremberg, c. 1600

Inventory Number 42021


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42021

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans
Primary inscriptions
"HANS TROSCHEL *"
Physical material
Ivory
Object type
Diptych dial
Dimensions
Height: 15mm Width: 80mm Depth: 55mm Weight: 0.1kg
Inventory No
42021
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

In the shape of a book. Vertical pin-gnomon dial and horizontal pin gnomon dial with inset compass (needle and glass missing). Unidentified coat of arms on base.