Museum: Large Equinoctial inclining sundial George ADAMS C 1765
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Museum: Large Equinoctial inclinant sundial George ADAMS C 1765
Dimensions
11,5 CM Diameter
Circa
1765
Maker
George Adams
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Museum: Large Equinoctial inclining sundial George ADAMS C 1765.
Engraved in hour circle G Adams London.
Compass set into base plate Degree scale and height cardinal points rose highly decorated with floral designs
On the back many latitudes for Europeans cities.
The hour circle hinged to North side of base plate divided clockwise3.45 am – 8.45 pm numbered III-XII,I-VIII
Circular arcs decorated with a wheat sheaf design support the gnomon,Pierced brass gnomon, folding flat when not in use.
Latitude arc hinged to East side of base-plate.
George Adams was King’s instruments maker
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