Accession No

2361

Brief Description

rectilinear dial, by R. S. Newall, English, 1946

Origin

England

Maker

Newall, R. S.

Class

dials

Earliest Date

1946

Latest Date

1946

Inscription Date

1946

Material

wood (boxwood); metal (brass, other); plastic

Dimensions

height 134mm; breadth 91mm; thickness 49mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Bequeathed by R.S. Newall, 17/10/1978.

Inscription

‘R.S. NEWALL ME FECIT’ (stamped on back)
‘1946’ (stamped on back)

Description Notes

Boxwood rectilinear dial, standing on a pair of cross supports. Hour scale divided IV - XII, I - VIII, numbered by I. For use in latitude 51˚. Hinged for elevation. Calendar scale marked by lettered (shortened names) month. ‘Bead’ provided by ball bearing running on a curved limb which is hinged and set on the calendar scale. Sighting grooves.

Complete.

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