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Astronomical Compendium, German, Late 16th Century

Inventory Number 42767


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42767

Item type
Object
Provenance
Lewis Evans Collection
Primary inscriptions
unsigned
Physical material
Gilt and silvered brass
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Height: 67mm Width: 77mm Depth: 10mm
Inventory No
42767
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Brass box with hinged lid, comprising an inclining dial, a horizontal pin-gnomon dial for Italian hours, a lunar volvelle, tables for sunrise and sunset.