Sundial

Bowl- Diameter 0.6" (1.8cm). White metal, glazed. Has black lubber line across bottom.
Needle- Thin bar needle with South end painted red.
Pivot- Steel spike set in base of bowl.
Set in wooden rectangular box whose lid opens and a red thread attached to it acts as a gnomon. Box is marked for sundial with Chinese characters.

Object Details

ID: ACO0455
Type: Sundial
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 19C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 38 mm x 60 mm
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