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Equinoctial Dial, by Lasnier, Paris, 18th Century

Inventory Number 35765

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.35765

Item type
Object
Makers
Lasnier
Provenance
From the collection of Lewis Evans.
Primary inscriptions
"Lasnier aux Deux globes AParis 49"
Physical material
Silver
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Height: 79mm Width: 74mm
Inventory No
35765
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Octagonal base; full circle hour ring; folding latitude arc; folding plummet mount (plummet missing); four adjustable feet. Leather-covered, velvet-lined, paste-board case.

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