Equinoctial Dial, by Petrus Aggere, Madrid, 1562

Subject: Mathematical instruments; Sundials
Item type: Object
Makers: Petrus Aggere
Provenance: Presented by Lewis Evans
Primary inscriptions: "IN GRATIAM D. PETRI FAGIARDI F. PETRVS AGGERIVS Madrici anno 1562" around three sides
Physical material: Gilt brass
Object type: Equinoctial dial
Dimensions: Height: 14mm Width: 57mm Depth: 60mm Weight: 169g
Inventory No: 35203
Accession Number: 1924-0/part

Description

Square compass bowl with 20-60° latitude scale on one side; equinoctial plate with folding strut