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Vertical Disc Dial, by J.B., English?, 19th Century

Inventory Number 51393


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.51393

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Makers
'J.B.'
Physical material
Metals
Cord
Object type
Disc dial
Dimensions
Height: 160mm Width: 55mm Depth: 15mm Weight: 57g
Inventory No
51393
Accession Number
1924-0/part ?

Description

Circular disk (copper alloy?) with a small pointed rod on one side and a rotating disk (iron alloy?) on the other. Incised decoration. Attached to cord via rings.