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Inclining Dial, by W. & S. Jones, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 73370


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.73370

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Sir Montagu Burrows
Primary inscriptions
"W & S JONES / 30 HOLBORN LONDON"
Physical material
Brass
silvered brass
Object type
Inclining dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 145mm
Inventory No
73370

Description

Circular base with central compass (two spirit levels; compass needle and fixing arm loose; cover glass cracked), folding latitude arc 0-60°, three levelling screw feet, hinged hour ring with folding gnomon.