- Subject
- Sundials
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Marcus Purman
- Provenance
- From the collection of Lewis Evans.
- Primary inscriptions
- "*M*P*" {i.e. Marcus Purman} 1596".
- Physical material
- Gilt brass
- Object type
- Dial
- Dimensions
- Height: 16mm Width: 47mm Depth: 112mm Weight: 0.087kg
- Inventory No
- 37133
- Accession Number
- 1924-0/part
Description
Gilt brass box in the shape of a cross with small magnetic compass, with engraved on one side an illustration of the Crucifixion and on the other, an illustration of the Brazen Serpent. It is adjustable for all latitudes. A small compartment (cover missing) in the upright arm of the cross was used as a reliquary.
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