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Inclining Dial with a Horizontal Sun and Moondial, by Hans Gruber, Nuremberg, c. 1570

Inventory Number 43553


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.43553

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir. Formerly in the Michel Collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Ioannes Gruber Norimb:"
Physical material
Gilt and silvered brass
Object type
Inclining dial
Dimensions
Height: 20cm Width: 6.6cm Depth: 6.6cm Weight: 0.25kg
Inventory No
43553
Accession Number
1957-84/52

Description

Inclining dial in square box, with a sun and moon horizontal dial inside the lid; table of latitudes underneath, female figure of Astronomy on outer lid.