- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Marcus Purman
- 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.
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