Mechanical Equinoctial Dial, by J. Vauloue, London, Before 1753 | |||||||||||
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| Object is on display. | |||||||||||
| Inventory Number: | 49558 | ||||||||||
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| Persons: | J. Vauloue | ||||||||||
| Date Created: | Before 1753 | ||||||||||
| Place Created: | London England United Kingdom Europe |
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| Subject Classification(s): | Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location | ||||||||||
| Accession Number: | 1924-0/part | ||||||||||
| Brief Description: | Octagonal base with inset compass (adjustable for variation), sprung plumb level, sprung latitude arc (0-85°), equation of time scale, latitude scale with index operating cam; three feet (two screw adjustable). Hinged hour circle with index arm, geared minute dial and lens for focusing sun; numerals in relief. | ||||||||||
| Primary Inscriptions: | "I: VAULOUE / LONDON" on minute dial | ||||||||||
| Provenance: | Presented by Lewis Evans | ||||||||||
| Collection Group: | Lewis Evans Collection | ||||||||||
| Material(s): |
Gilt brass silver | ||||||||||
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