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Simple Theodolite, Sundial and Quadrant, by Paul Carre, Paris, 1652

Inventory Number 34547


Subject
Quadrants
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir.
Primary inscriptions
"Paul Carre [heart pierced by arrow] Fecit AParis / 1652"
Physical material
Brass
Dimensions
Height: 201mm Width: 201mm Weight: 1.228kg
Inventory No
34547
Accession Number
1957-84/253

Description

Square base plate with double circular scale of degrees [0]-180, [0]-180 and 180-[0], 180-[0], surounding a shadow square to 60 and a scale of polygons. There are two fixed sights and two sights on the alidade; all are slit sights. The large compass bowl (117 mm in diameter) on the alidade has a hinged lid serving as a universal equinoctial dial, and set against a folding quadrant arc. The reverse of the plate carries a quadrant with a threaded plumb bob.