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Equinoctial Dial, by Johann Martin, Augsburg, Late 17th Century

Inventory Number 40640

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40640

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Joha Martin Augspurg".
Physical material
Gilt
silver and glass
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 42mm
Inventory No
40640
Accession Number
1957-84/95

Description

Augsburg type in a pocket watch type case of silver with broken silver hour ring secured in a gilt band. Angle of hour ring set by a winder of which only the pin remains, the degree indicated on a small dial with gilt hand and marked "Gradus Poli".

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