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Astronomical ring - Vicomte de Lymington; Marquis de Portsmouth | McCord Museum
Vicomte de Lymington; Marquis de Portsmouth
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Vicomte de Lymington; Marquis de Portsmouth
Vicomte de Lymington; Marquis de Portsmouth

Astronomical ring

Vicomte de Lymington; Marquis de Portsmouth
Maker (1698-1773)
Inscriptionssur l'anneau méridien : THO : HEATH LONDON
Date 1720-1740
Medium / Technique Metal: brass, silver; glass
Wrought, screwed, engraved and decorated
DimensionsHeight: 34.8 cm (13 11/16 in.) Diameter: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.) Width: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Timekeeping T&E
Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1990.11.1
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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