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Diptych Dial, by J. P. Kleininger, German, Later 18th Century

Inventory Number 20302


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.20302

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"J. P. Kleininger." on printed compass rose. "5960 / 25" written on (dealer's?) printed label pasted on base.
Physical material
Wood
paper
brass and glass
Object type
Diptych dial
Dimensions
Height: 158mm Width: 96mm Depth: 20mm
Inventory No
20302
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Wooden dial with coloured printed paper scales. 1a latitude table; 1b vertical string-gnomon dial with attachment holes for 40, 43, 45, 47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 60°, and scales for 40, 45, 50, 55, 60°; 2a horizontal string-gnomon dial with scales for 40, 45, 50, 55, 60° and compass.