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Horizontal Dial, by "IB", ?Dutch, 17th Century

Inventory Number 56311

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.56311

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Makers
'IB'
Provenance
From the collection of J. A. Billmeir.
Primary inscriptions
"IB" stamped at south point of hour ring
Physical material
Ivory
brass
glass
Object type
Horizontal dial
Dimensions
Diameter: 42mm
Inventory No
56311
Accession Number
1957-84/58

Description

Horizontal dial with folding gnomon in turned ivory case, with lunar volvelle in lid.

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