UNIVERSAL EQUATORIAL SUNDIAL

Date1572

(not assigned)Belgium: Brussels or Spain: Toledo

MediumGilt brass, Iron

DimensionsOverall: 6.1 x 5.5 x 6.2 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 2 7/16")

ClassificationsScientific

Object numberNostal-155

DescriptionAdler Accession #: M-73. Square dial with leaf hinged to box; very similar to dial by Petrus ab Aggere. Equatorial hour circle in Roman numerals, with pin-gnomon, and hinged prong to set leaf at proper latitude angle. Floral arabesques. Large square compass box.

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