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Horizontal Magnetic Dial, by C. Essex & Co., Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 42085


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42085

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
"C. Essex & Co., London Entered at Stationers Hall" [printed on pivoted paper disc].
Physical material
Ebony
paper
and brass.
Object type
Magnetic dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 56mm Height: 33mm Weight: 47g
Inventory No
42085

Description

Turned ebony (or lignum vitae) box with domed lid; pivoted varnished printed paper disc with central brass gnomon and beneath a broad magnetic needle. Glass domed cover plate is missing.