Heliochronometer
George James Gibbs (1866 - 1947)
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
brass and stone
Measurements
1120 mm (H); 615 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Strand
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Bodnant Garden, Conwy
NT 93317
Summary
A heliochronometer and brass dial by J.H.Steward, 66 Strand, London. Inscribed with points of reference from Conway Mountains NWbN to Ty Gwyn SbW. Revolving sight marked 'GJ Gibbs invenit'. On baluster stone plinth.
Marks and inscriptions
GJ Gibbs invenit (revolving sight marked)
Makers and roles
George James Gibbs (1866 - 1947) J. H. Steward , maker