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Pocket sun-dial, brass, by Nicolas Bion, Paris, France, 1680-1733.
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1883-137
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 13 mm x 120 mm x 89 mm, .12kg
overall (as displayed): 50 mm x 114 mm x 90 mm,
- type:
- horizontal sundial
- credit:
- Victoria and Albert Museum
