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Magnetic Azimuth Dial, 18th Century

Inventory Number 55369

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.55369

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir with his collection.
Physical material
Gilt brass
Object type
Magnetic dial
Inventory No
55369
Accession Number
1957-84/115

Description

Box with blank lid in which the compass needle rather than the hour scale is moved by the volvelle on the base.

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