Sundial
Date1700-1831
MediumWood, glass, metal, agate
DimensionsObject/Work: 35 x 55 mm
ClassificationsSTEM Instruments
Terms
Object numberC09310
Description"Porter's Magnetic Sundial" in a circular wood box with a detachable lid. Paper label on the inside lid reads: "Porter's Magnetic Sun Dial. Patronized by the King. Floating on an Agate Cap". Bought by Richard Cuming in Brighton in 1831.On View
Not on viewCollections
1880
1700-1902
43-409
1780-1800
1837
1826
1826
1826
750 BC-1902 AD
1800-1850
1800-1950