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Horizontal Cannon Dial, English?, c. 1900

Inventory Number 37626


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.37626

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned
Physical material
Brass
silvered brass
glass
Object type
Cannon dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 54mm Height: 45mm Depth: 73mm Weight: 0.062kg
Inventory No
37626
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Circular plate with miniature cannon and adjustable burning glass. Adjustable gnomon with latitude scale 30-60°, and hour scales for 45 and 52°. Two spirit levels and compass with printed English card.