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Equinoctial Dial, German, Early 17th Century

Inventory Number 51352


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.51352

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned
Physical material
Gilt brass
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 40mm Height: 40mm Depth: 67mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
51352
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Hinged lid with volvelle and perpetual calendar broken off. Extra half case carries various tables, including one for the planetary rulers of the hours.