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Fake Horizontal Dial, English, dated 1707

Inventory Number 45065


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45065

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Physical material
Metal
Felt
Paper
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 102mm Height: 38mm Weight: 87g
Inventory No
45065
Accession Number
1928-?

Description

Horizontal dial on a hexagonal base with the times written out in roman numerals, and a triangular pattern around the inner and outer edge and "H.Noon 1707" inscribed on the edge, the gnomon stands in the middle with a makers mark on the centre. The underside is padded with blue felt.