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Horizontal Magnetic Dial, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 46650

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.46650

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated.
Physical material
Brass
paper and glass
Object type
Magnetic dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 50mm Height: 26mm Weight: 86g
Inventory No
46650

Description

Brass case with domed lid and printed paper scale with time corrections; pivoted printed paper disc with central brass gnomon and compass points and hour lines, beneat domed glass cover.

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