- Subject
- Sundials
- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- From the collection of J. A. Billmeir.
- Primary inscriptions
- Unsigned
- Physical material
- Gilt brass
- Object type
- Equinoctial dial
- Dimensions
- Height: 107mm Width: 77mm
- Inventory No
- 37605
- Accession Number
- 1957-84/222
Description
Rectangular base plate with four symbolic figures; inset compass box adjustable for variation; hour circle supported on two columns and set against latitude quadrant which also supports a plumb level. Four bun feet.
Note that the engraved "1"s are unusual, resembling a u with an arrow on the second ascender.
