Summary
Horizontal sundial with cannon that is fired at noon by the sun's rays, made in the mid 19th century.
Physical Description
Circular plate on base with three levelling screws, recessed in plate are two levels and compass with N E S W. Opposite the compass is a sundial with semicircular scale. A lens on adjustable arms focuses rays of sun onto the touch-hole of the cannon igniting charge at noon. In case.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs P. Marchant, 25 Mar 1942
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Overall Dimensions
6 cm (Height), 9 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Dimensions
8.5 cm (Length), 9 cm (Width), 10.2 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: With lense lowered
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