Oval sundial, folding style, engraved, in case.

Oval sundial, folding style, engraved, in case.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1938-342
Materials:
brass
type:
compass horizontal sundial
credit:
Mr W.E. Miller

Parts

Oval brass sundial

Oval brass sundial

Oval sundial, folding style, with engraving that resembles a Tudor rose, Europe, 1685-1750 (see note).

Measurements:
overall: 7 mm x 51 mm x 39 mm, .02kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Object Number:
1938-342 Pt1
type:
butterfield dial and sundial
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Case, for oval sundial, folding style, engraved

Case for oval sundial, folding style, engraved.

Materials:
leather
Object Number:
1938-342 Pt2
type:
sundial case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum