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Equinoctial Dial, by "DLM"?, French or German, Early 17th Century

Inventory Number 42025

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42025

Subject: Mathematical instruments; Sundials
Item type: Object
Provenance: Purchased
Primary inscriptions: "DLM" monogram the inside of the case.
Physical material: Gilt brass; silver
Object type: Equinoctial dial
Dimensions: Diameter: 41mm
Inventory No: 42025
Accession Number: 1964-38

Description

Unusual (unique?) form of dial. Compass bowl surmounted by full-circle hinged hour ring and lid with quadrant scale. With tooled leather case.

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