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Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Christoph Trechsler, Dresden, 1613

Inventory Number 49305


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49305

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir with his collection. Formerly in the Michel Collection.
Primary inscriptions
"C T D E M 1613"
Physical material
Gilt and silvered brass
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Height: 18mm Width: 58mm Depth: 85mm Weight: 222g
Inventory No
49305
Accession Number
1957-84/53

Description

Brass box with hinged lid, comprising lunar volvelle and aspectarium, string-gnomon horizontal dial with three latitude settings, table of latitudes. A symbolic engraving of 'GEOMETRIA' is inside the lid.