Sundial cannon

Inscriptionssur la base, dans le bas : 48° 50'; sur le support de droite en forme de quart de cercle : J \ 13; J \ M13; A \ A13; S \ M13; O \ F13; N \ I13; D \ 13

Period 18e siècle

Medium / Technique Stone: marble; metal: brass; glass
Cut, cast, polished, engraved and screwed

DimensionsHeight: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.) Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb.) Width: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.) Diameter: 18.8 cm (7 3/8 in.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Timekeeping T&E

Origin France, Europe

Object Number1990.1.50.ab

DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Ville of Montréal

Status

Not on view

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