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Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by R. L'Amand, Dieppe, c. 1730

Inventory Number 50843


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50843

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented to the University by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"R. * L'AMAND A. DIEPPE"
Physical material
Wood
paper and glass
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Height: 68mm Width: 53mm Depth: 14mm
Inventory No
50843
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Octagonal diptych format. 1a blank; 1b printed circular sheet of paper with signature and coloured ship pasted into recess; 2a inset compass with printed and coloured card, and horizontal string-gnomon dial; 2b blank. Two hooks for fastening upper leaf shut, one for holding it open.