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Diptych Dial
Signed by Paul Reinmann
Dated 1584; Nuremberg
Ivory and brass; 71 x 115 x 18 mm

This dial has on the outside of the upper leaf a rotating brass volvelle which constitutes part of a dial. The triangular gnomon is unfortunately missing.

Both ivory leaves are inscribed with mottoes and instructions on the use of the instrument.

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford
Inventory number 48146

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