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Diptych Dial, German, 18th Century

Inventory Number 45696


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45696

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Wood
paper and glass
Object type
Diptych dial
Dimensions
Height: 68mm Width: 52mm Depth: 18mm
Inventory No
45696
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

1a blank with incised lines; 1b vertical string-gnomon dial and plumb line with recess; 2a inset compass and horizontal string-gnomon dial; 2b blank with incised lines. One fastening hook on lid for closing lid and another for holding it open.