- Subject
- Sundials
- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by J. A. Billmeir.
- Primary inscriptions
- Unsigned. dated "1592". Inscribed for "LAT- SILVAN[ECTI {i.e. of Senlis (France)} - 49"; "LAVREA - CHRISTO - "; "HIC - DABIT - HORAM - CLARVS - APPOLLO - "; "NVBE - FVGATA - SPLENDEAT AETHER.".
- Physical material
- Brass
- Object type
- Dial
- Dimensions
- Height: 122mm Width: 24mm Depth: 82mm Weight: 0.181kg
- Inventory No
- 53446
- Accession Number
- 1957-84/107
Description
Brass box shaped as a crucifix with magnetic compass. The gnomon for the equinoctial dial on the upper surface of the instrument is missing.
