Nocturnal
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Measurements
360 mm (H); 110 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150593
Summary
Nocturnal: A wooden device to tell the time with the help of stars, in this case 'FOR BOTH BEARS'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'FOR BOTH BEARS'