Ring sun-dial in brass

Made:: 1736 in Europe

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Ring sun-dial, brass, 2 1/8 (diameter) x 3/4-inches wide. Outside of ring is engraved with a table showing the days of the month in which the sun enters the corresponding sign of the zodiac. For use at latitude 51°30'. Two pin holes allow use in summer and winter. Made by 'S. P. F.', Europe, 1736.

Details

Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1894-12

Measurements:: overall (ring sun-dial): 20 mm x 55 mm x 62 mm,

type:: ring altitude sundial

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
measuring device - instrument
timepiece

credit:: Mr. F. E. Whelan

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