Oval sundial, folding style, engraved, in case.

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Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1938-342

Materials:: brass

type:: compass horizontal sundial

credit:: Mr W.E. Miller

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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

Case, for oval sundial, folding style, engraved

Case for oval sundial, folding style, engraved.

Materials:: leather

Object Number:: 1938-342 Pt2

type:: sundial case

Oval sundial, folding style, engraved, in case.

Details

Parts

Oval brass sundial

Case, for oval sundial, folding style, engraved

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