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Horizontal Dial, German, Later 16th Century

Inventory Number 54946


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54946

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Michel Collection; from the Billemir Collectio.
Primary inscriptions
"IOAN BAPTISTA NAVMAN" around a coat-of-arms on the cover, presumably original owner's name.
Physical material
Gilt brass
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Height: 56mm Width: 56mm Depth: 14mm
Inventory No
54946
Accession Number
1957-84/54

Description

Square box with lid carrying coat of arms; horizontal dial with (replacement) silver folding gnomon; compass.