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Astronomical Compendium, Signed by Bernard?, French, Early 17th Century

Inventory Number 49822


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49822

Item type
Object
Makers
Bernard
Provenance
From the Billmeir Collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Bernardus" on nocturnal index; remainder of index (and signature) lost
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Height: 132mm Width: 98mm Depth: 15mm
Inventory No
49822
Accession Number
1957-84/245

Description

Rectangular with cover. Nocturnal (folding index broken); vertical string-gnomon dial with lunar and calendar volvelle; horizontal string-gnomon dial with inset illuminated compass; quadrant with shadow square and unequal hours, two folding sights and fleur-de-lys plumb bob (replacement).