- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924.
- Primary inscriptions
- Unsigned
- Physical material
- Gilt brass and silver.
- Object type
- Compendium
- Dimensions
- Height: 33mm Width: 85mm Depth: 76mm Weight: 64g
- Inventory No
- 34440
- Accession Number
- 1924-0/part
Description
Rectangular brass box with hinged lid, comprising nocturnal and detachable wind-vane, horizontal dial with inset compass, equinoctial dial (detachable gnomon missing) with latitude strut, lunar volvelle. Leather-covered case.
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