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Crucifix Dial, Rome, 1575

Inventory Number 53629


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53629

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans.
Primary inscriptions
"Romae 1575"
Physical material
Gilt brass
Object type
Dial
Dimensions
Height: 9mm Width: 32mm Depth: 54mm
Inventory No
53629
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Gilt brass box in shape of a cross, with small magnetic compass, and compartment for use as a reliquary. Adjustable for latitudes 0° to 90°, and engraved with latitudes of 40 places.