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Diptych Dial, by David Beringer, German, 18th Century

Inventory Number 42611

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42611

Subject
Sundials
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained
Primary inscriptions
"Verfertigt von David Beringer" on printed compass card
Physical material
Wood
paper and glass
Object type
Diptych dial
Dimensions
Height: 85mm Width: 54mm Depth: 17mm
Inventory No
42611
Accession Number
1924-0/part ?

Description

Vertical and horizontal dials printed on paper and coloured; string gnomon adjustable from 38 to 55°; inset compass with printed and coloured compass card; lid carries printed latitude table.

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