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Sundial
Unsigned
16th century; German
Gilt brass; 155 mm in length

The hour-lines are for 7 to 12 to 7, and are crossed by lines for the tip of the shadow at 'TROPICVS CANCRI', '?QVINOCTIALIS' and 'TROPICVS CAPRICOR'. The back and handle of the spoon have decorative engraving.

Jim Bennett

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford
Inventory number 50374

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