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Equinoctial Dial, by Johann Schrettegger, Augsburg, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 34675


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34675

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Johan Schrettegger in Augsburg".
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Height: 65mm Width: 65mm
Inventory No
34675
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Augsburg type withsilvered compass dial and brass circular inset beneath base with signature only; ibclinometer and plumbob, hinged quadrant and ornately shaped hour dial. In square wood and leather case with green velvet lining.