Universal sundial

Made:: 1734-1795 in Fleet Street

maker:: George Adams

Universal sundial, in case, with key, made by Adams, circular baseplate. (key missing)

Details

Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1900-170

Measurements:: overall: 120 mm

type:: universal equinoctial sundial

credit:: Dr.W.T. Radford.

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Sundial

Universal sundial by Adams, circular baseplate.

Measurements:: overall: 120 x 110 mm

Materials:: brass , steel and complete

Object Number:: 1900-170 Pt1

type:: sundial

Universal sundial

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Sundial

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