Sundial and compass

Sundial and compass, brass gilt, dial plate 10 3/4in. by 8 3/4in. Engraved "Franz Antoni Knitl Linz, fecit". Austrian, late 17th or early 18th century

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1880-35
Materials:
brass, gilding, horizontal, chronological, rotating, magnetic, inscription and engraved
Measurements:
overall: x 10.75 x 8.75 in.; x 273.05 x 222.25 mm
type:
string style horizontal sundial
credit:
Monsieur Fulgence

Parts

Sundial and Compass

Sundial and Compass

Sundial and compass, brass gilt, dial plate 10 3/4in by 8 3/4in. Engraved "Franz Antoni Knitl Linz, fecit". Austrian, late 17th or early 18th century

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1880-35/1
type:
sundial
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pendulum from Sundial and Compass

Pendulum from Sundial and Compass

Pendulum from sundial and compass, brass gilt. Austrian, late 17th or early 18th century.

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1880-35/2
type:
pendulum
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum