Case

Case for inclining dial that has a wooden structure that is covered on the external surfaces in dark sharkskin and lined inside with blue velvet. There are metal fittings including a hinge and three metal hoops and hooks for fastening. The bottom of the case has three holes, one in each corner.

Object Details

ID: AST0369.1
Type: Inclining dial
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Cox
Date made: Late 18th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 x 195 x 195 mm
Parts: Inclining dial
  • Case (Inclining dial) (AST0369.1)