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Polyhedral Dial
Unsigned
Late 16th century; German
Gilt brass; 12 x 52 x 42 mm

This dial has the unusual form of a seven-pointed star with a rectangular base. On one side is a compass mounted on pivots, so that it remains horizontal when the dial is in use and is covered by a moving brass plate engraved with a figure of a woman, which is also engraved on the other side of the dial.

A similar star-shaped dial in the British Museum (Epact 90672) is signed 'H F' (perhaps Hans Felt) and dated 1550.

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford
Inventory number 53305

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