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Inclining Dial, by Harris & Co., London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 40707


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40707

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"HARRIS & Co. / LONDON"
Physical material
Brass
Physical technique
Lacquered
Silvered
Object type
Inclining dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 101mm Height: 107mm Width: 136mm Depth: 140mm Weight: 0.508kg
Inventory No
40707
Accession Number
1944-1/591

Description

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