Universal pocket sundial

Universal pocket sundial

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Universal pocket sundial
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Universal pocket sundial, silver with gilt hour ring and pin gnomon, diameter 1¾-inches, by Johann Martin, Augsburg, Germany, 1701-1721 (see note).

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1883-121
Materials:
silver (metal) and silver gilt
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm 44.45 mm, .055kg
type:
equinoctial sundial
credit:
Victoria and Albert Museum