sun.dial

Title

sun.dial

Identifier

Description

Sun dial, inclining, silver scale, below is a brass compass with two small spirit levels. Signed Dollond, London. Used by Robert Wilson in his Eastern travels, 1820-1823. Label attached to the instrument states the importance of keeping the small lever on the underside to the RIGHT to immobilise the pointers when NOT in use. To function the pointers, turn lever to left. Inscription: Dollond, London

Date

Early: 1800 Late: 1830

Format

Dimensions: Dia: 108 mm

Creator

Wilson,Robert

Relation

metal copper.alloy brass glass

Contributor

Wilson, Robert Dr

UUID

e1fb420c-4d00-4f2d-85c4-8a6b9a4f5d9a

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