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Horizontal String-Gnomon Sundial, by Macquart, Paris, 18th Century

Inventory Number 14063

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.14063

Subject
Dials
Item type
Object
Makers
Macquart
Provenance
From the collection of J. A. Billmeir.
Primary inscriptions
"Macquart AParis"
Physical material
Brass
silvered brass
Object type
Sundial
Dimensions
Height: 138mm Width: 128mm
Inventory No
14063
Accession Number
1957-84/47

Description

Square plate with hour scales for 40, 49, 56° and abstract decorative faces in the spandrels. Folding gnomon support with holes for the three latitude values. Central silvered compass bowl.

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