Post-Medieval pocket sundial
Post-Medieval pocket sundial
Period: 17th century
A Post-Medieval copper alloy dial from a pocket sundial. It was carried around in a box. The hour is told by the shadow of the fixed blade (called gnomon) which has a simple hinge to flatten when carried around (the hinge is still in working order).
Diameter: 3 cm
Article code: 13-6005
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Period
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Material
- Copper (alloy)