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Horizontal Dial, by Michael Butterfield, Paris, Late 17th Century

Inventory Number 38968


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.38968

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir with his collection.
Physical material
Silver
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Height: 78mm Width: 67mm Depth: 8mm Weight: 48g
Inventory No
38968
Accession Number
1957-84/63

Description

Portable octagonal form with folding gnomon; in original case.