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Universal pocket sundial, octagonal base, diameter of hour circle 2 7/8-inches, small plumbob, Germany, 1701-1800 (see note).
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1916-321
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and bronze (copper, tin alloy)
- Measurements:
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overall: 19 mm 73.03 mm, .1kg
- type:
- equinoctial sundial
- credit:
- Thomas H. Court
