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Equinoctial Dial, ?German, 17th Century

Inventory Number 37605


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.37605

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.