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Nocturnal And Sundial
Unsigned
circa 1600 ?; French
Gilt brass; 52 mm in diameter

This instrument is very similar to Epact 68501, which is also French and has the same combination of nocturnal and vertical disc dial. The example considered here is more complete, and shows that a small compass is missing from the other one. One additional feature here is a volvelle on the vertical sundial side which advises the owner which days in the year are favourable - 'les jours hereux' - and which unfavourable - 'les jours perileux'.

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford
Inventory number 52632

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