Mechanical Equinoctial Dial, by Johann Georg Ploninger, Munich, 18th Century | |
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Object is on display. | |
Inventory Number: | 49942 |
Object Type: | |
Persons: |
Johann Georg Ploninger (Maker) |
Date Created: | 18th century |
Place Created: | Munich Germany Europe |
Subject Classification(s): | Lewis Evans Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
Accession Number: | 1924-0/part |
Brief Description: | Brass base with space for missing compass; pillar with universal joint for latitude quadrant supporting hour circle with string gnomon driving hour and minute hands. |
Primary Inscriptions: | "IOH . GEO . PLONINGER MÜNCHEN" |
Provenance: | Presented by Lewis Evans |
Collection Group: | Lewis Evans Collection |
Material(s): |
Brass |
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