Horizontal Dial Magnetic, by David Beringer, German, Late 18th Century

Subject: Sundials; Mathematical instruments
Item type: Object
Makers: David Beringer
Provenance: From the collection of Lewis Evans.
Primary inscriptions: "Verfertigt / von / David Beringer / Mechanicus" printed label inside lid
Physical material: Paper; board; brass; wood
Object type: Magnetic dial
Dimensions: Diameter: 59mm
Inventory No: 46714
Accession Number: 1924-0/part

Description

Floating compass and hour card, with attached gnomon. With turned wooden case.