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Equinoctial Dial, by Anton Resler, German, 18th Century

Inventory Number 45686

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45686

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Antonii Resler".
Physical material
Brass
Glass
Physical technique
Gilt
Silvered
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 55mm
Inventory No
45686
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Augsburg type with gilt eight-sided base,silvered brass on underside, gilt hinged quadrant and inclinometer with plumbob of silver, and silvered-brass compass dial and circular insert beneath base with names of towns and their latitudes.

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