Inclining Dial, by Francis Morgan, St Petersburg, Late 18th Century | |
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Inventory Number: | 55364 |
Object Type: | |
Persons: | Francis Morgan |
Date Created: | Late 18th century |
Place Created: | St Petersburg Russia Europe |
Subject Classification(s): | Lewis Evans Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
Brief Description: | Circular base with three adjustable feet, central compass box with two spirit levels, folding latitude arc 45-90°. Hinged hour circle with folding gnomon. |
Primary Inscriptions: | "Morgan St Petersburg" in Cyrillic |
Provenance: | Strangways Collection |
Collection Group: | |
Material(s): |
Brass silvered brass |
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