Equinoctial Ring Dial with Quadrant, by Thomas Wright, London, Between 1714-1748 | |||||||||||
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| Inventory Number: | 86833 | ||||||||||
| Object Type: | Object | ||||||||||
| Persons: | Thomas Wright | ||||||||||
| Date Created: | Between 1714-1748 | ||||||||||
| Place Created: | London United Kingdom (England) Europe |
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| Subject Classification(s): | Quadrants Mathematical instruments Sundials | ||||||||||
| Accession Number: | 1944-1/part | ||||||||||
| Primary Inscriptions: | "Made by Tho Wright Instrumt. maker to his MAJESTY". | ||||||||||
| Provenance: | Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection. The Clay 79 number on the label makes no sense as this refers to a Pike microscope. A 6" diameter Thomas Wright ring dial is listed in the catalogue under 146.971. | ||||||||||
| Collection Group: | Clay Collection | ||||||||||
| Material(s): |
Brass | ||||||||||
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