Lunar Dial

Made:
1500-1600 in Italy
Lunar Dial, brass, with revolving plates, Italian, 16th century

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Lunar Dial, brass, with revolving plates, Italian, 16th century
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Lunar Dial, brass, with revolving plates, Italian, 16th century

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1938-424
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
overall: 161 x 10 x 152 mm
type:
timepieces, astronomical measuring instrument and lunar dials
credit:
Mr W.E. Miller

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