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Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Roch Blondeau, Paris, 18th Century

Inventory Number 48868


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48868

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Physical material
Metal
Textile
Glass
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Height: 12mm Width: 59mm Depth: 46mm Weight: 63g
Inventory No
48868
Accession Number
1957-84/72

Description

Oval form with adjustable gnomon and inset compass; in silver case with red velvet lining.