Magnetic sundial in brass case

Made:: 1801-1900 in England

Horizontal, magnetic sundial, silvered, in brass case, diameter 3.75-inches, dial made in England, 1801-1900 (see note).

Details

Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1887-13

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), silvered brass, agate and glass

Measurements:: overall: 40 mm 95.25 mm, .385kg
overall (sundial): 50 mm 86 mm,
overall (case): 55 mm 98 mm,

type:: magnetic horizontal sundial

credit:: Mr. R. P. Groves

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