Sundial: Cannon

Adler Planetarium
Chicago, United States

Round marble base with carved hour scale. Brass gnomon for latitude 47° 41' on base. Burning lens supported by two brass brackets. Labeled with Roman numerals. Inscription: "LOINGR CHEVALLIER OPTICIEN DU ROI PLACE DU PONT NEUF 15. A PARIS." on base.

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Title: Sundial: Cannon
Type: Sundial
Medium: marble, brass, iron

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