Inclining and String Gnomon Dial, by Julien le Roy, Paris, c.1730 | |||||||||||
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| Inventory Number: | 53108 | ||||||||||
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| Persons: |
Julien le Roy (Maker) | ||||||||||
| Date Created: | c.1730 | ||||||||||
| Place Created: | Paris France Europe |
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| Subject Classification(s): | Billmeir Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location | ||||||||||
| Accession Number: | 1957-84/211 | ||||||||||
| Brief Description: | Rectanguar base plate with magnetic compass, declination adjustment and hinged latitude strut. Hinged hour plate with hinged upright for dtrign gnomon. | ||||||||||
| Primary Inscriptions: | "Cadran Universel et a Méridienne Fait et jnventé par julien le Roy de la Société des Arts" | ||||||||||
| Provenance: | Billmeir Collection | ||||||||||
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| Material(s): |
Silver gilt brass | ||||||||||
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