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Dialling Instrument, by Willem Sneewins, Delft, c. 1703

Inventory Number 45697

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45697

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented to the University by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned; dated "1703" in calendar table
Physical material
Brass
Object type
Quadrant
Dimensions
Height: 111mm Width: 109mm
Inventory No
45697
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Closely related to inv. 36000, sharing similar features and tables.

Square plate with dialling quadrant on underside; circle of degrees on upperside within which there is a volvelle with a compass, index, calendar tables and aperture to view calendar tables below; surmounted by index. Against one edge of plate, line marked A and B at ends, and with central hole.

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