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Diptych Dial, by David Beringer, German, 18th Century

Inventory Number 40342

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40342

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Verfertigt von David Beringer." on compass card
Physical material
Wood
paper
brass and glass
Object type
Diptych dial
Dimensions
Height: 91mm Width: 59mm Depth: 19mm
Inventory No
40342
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

1a printed latitude table; 1b printed vertical string-gnomon dial for 50°, with points for 36-55°; 2a inset compass with printed and coloured card and printed horizontal string-gnomon dial with hour scales for 55, 50, 45 and 40°; 2b blank. One hook to hold upper leaf open, another to fasten it closed.

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