Throne
The throne is of the simple type made of brass . The throne is attached with a integrated base made of Brass . The front and back of the throne are decorated with foliate engravings..Ring
The ring is of the simple, round cross-section type (i.e. simple plain ring made from a round rod or piece of metal). Unlike most rings, this one is pierced by the pin that attaches it to the shackle.Shackle
Shackle of the rotating pin type (i.e. pin with a 'ball-joint' on the end). Simple pin that pierces both the ring and the disc witin the throne..Mater
The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. . Scales on the limb:Type | Range & Units | Numbered | Geometry | Location |
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Equal hours | 1 - 12 Times of day | Every 1 hours | Circular, concentric | outer |
Degree | 0 - 360 | Not numbered | Circular, concentric | None |
The limb is inscribed:
Content | Translation | Notes | Type |
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1659. Acad. Oxon. Ex dono Nic Greaves. S.T.D. | 1659. University of Oxford. From the gift of Nicholas Greaves, doctor of theology | This inscription is probably a later addition to the instrument. | Owner's mark |
Womb
The womb is very copper coloured and not gilded. There is a notch at the throne for the tabs from the tympans..