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Horizontal Dial, Attributed to Johann Wolfgang Hager, German, Late 17th Century

Inventory Number 38597

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.38597

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans
Physical material
Silver
brass
ivory
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 59mm Height: 18mm Weight: 0.1kg
Inventory No
38597
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

The dial plate is loose in its ivory base. Taking it out reveals the simplicity of the sprung mechanism for elevating the gnomon.

Circular plate with window to reveal part of compass box underneath. Sprung gnomon. Fitted in turned ivory box.

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