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Astronomical Compendium, French, c.1630

Inventory Number 34440


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34440

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned
Physical material
Gilt brass and silver.
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Height: 33mm Width: 85mm Depth: 76mm Weight: 64g
Inventory No
34440
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Rectangular brass box with hinged lid, comprising nocturnal and detachable wind-vane, horizontal dial with inset compass, equinoctial dial (detachable gnomon missing) with latitude strut, lunar volvelle. Leather-covered case.