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Equatorial sundial from Bottmingen Castle

Description

In an equatorial sundial, the dial is parallel to the equator. The equatorial ring can be adjusted for different latitudes by means of lateral scales.

Object description

Manufacturer: Hans Georg Enderlin (1678-1754)

Basel, around 1740

Brass, engraved

Signature: Georg Enderlin / clockmaker in Basel

Purchase

Inv. 1896.3.

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