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Astronomical Compendium, by Marcus Purman, German, 1597

Inventory Number 42672


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42672

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans with his collection. Bought by Lewis Evans at the sale of the collection of M. Roussel, Paris, 1911.
Primary inscriptions
"15 *M*P* 97"
Physical material
Gilt and silvered brass
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Height: 57mm Width: 48mm Depth: 13mm
Inventory No
42672
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Rectangular box with hinged lid suspension ring. Horary volvelle; horary volvelle; inclining string gnomon dial with inset compass and sprung folding gnomon support and plummet; table of latitudes.