1830 4 265 The small circles close to the squares represent the holes to receive the dial feet, which may be pinned in the ordinary way.
1920 7 Apr. 157/1 Tapered screws from the brass ring passing through holes in the dial feet.
2011 G. Daniels (rev. ed.) xiii. 397 This would entail a greater element of risk of damage by loosening the dial feet.