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Equinoctial Dial, by Negretti & Zambra, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 34399


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34399

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
From the collection of Lewis Evans.
Primary inscriptions
"NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA / 1 HATTON GARDEN / LONDON" in compass bowl
Physical material
Brass
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Height: 82mm Width: 82mm
Inventory No
34399
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Base plate with central compass bowl, two spirit levels, and three adjustable screw feet; folding latitude quadrant; hinged hour ring with off-centred gnomon. With triangular-shaped case containing printed equation of time table in base.

Perhaps same subcontracted maker as 46361?