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Perpetual Calendar and Sundial with Case, German

Inventory Number 24831


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.24831

Item type
Object
Physical material
metal
fabric
Paper
Dimensions
Diameter: 52mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
24831

Description

Perpetual calendar and sundial in metal case.

24831.1 – Perpetual calendar and sundial made of gold and silver coloured metal. The perpetual calendar is on the outside and a hinged opening reveals the sundial inside. On the outside a winged figure holding a scroll with the days of the week is depicted on one side and the other side depicts a sleeping figure holding a skull looked on by a man in uniform.

24831.2 – The circular hinged case is made of a silver metal and is lined with a light green/yellow fabric. Underneath the lining on one side is some paper with handwriting which has been cut to fit the space.