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Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Daniel Harris, London, Mid-18th Century

Inventory Number 34654

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34654

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the collection of Lewis Evans.
Primary inscriptions
"D. Harris ALondres"
Physical material
Brass
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Height: 107mm Width: 75mm Depth: 106mm
Inventory No
34654
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Octagonal hour plate with inset compass (with adjustable plate for variation). Sprung folding gnomon arm, with sliding cursor for setting latitude. Three adjustable feet, with spring for keeping gnomon taut. With fishskin-covered, velvet-lined case.

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