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Equinoctial Dial, by Andreas Vogler, Augsburg, Early 18th Century

Inventory Number 45176


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45176

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"And. Vogler".
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Height: 74mm Width: 74mm
Inventory No
45176
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Augsburg type with square gilt base, silver compass dial and circular beneath base for names of towns and their latitudes, and brass inclinometer, hinged quadrant and ornately shaped hour ring. In leather case with blue silk lining.