Pocket sundial and compass with brass cap, 3 5/8-inch diameter, by Walker and Son, Dublin, Ireland, 1802-1819. For use at latitude 51.5° (see note).
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1918-95
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and steel (metal)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 18 mm 92.075 mm, .265kg
overall (cap): 7 mm 96 mm,
overall (sundial as displayed): 60 mm 92 mm,
- type:
- compass sundial
- credit:
- Thomas H. Court
