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Diptych Dial, by E. C. Stockert, German, 18th Century

Inventory Number 39134


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39134

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented to the University by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"E. Ch. Stockert" on compass card. In pencil on base "N.52", dealer's note or by Lewis Evans? (cf. inv. 38612)
Physical material
Wood
paper
glass and brass
Object type
Diptych dial
Dimensions
Height: 88mm Width: 56mm Depth: 19mm
Inventory No
39134
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

1a printed latitude table; 1b printed vertical string-gnomon dial for 49°, with points for 35-55°; 2a inset compass with printed and coloured card and printed horizontal string-gnomon dial with hour scales for 49, 45 and 42°; 2b blank. One hook to hold upper leaf open, another to fasten it closed.