- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Christoph Schissler
- Provenance
- Presented by J. A. Billmeir. From the Michel Collection.
- Primary inscriptions
- ".: CHRISTOPHORVS SCHISSLER SENIOR ME FACIEBAT AVGVSTAE VINDELICORVM A°. 15. 88." around rim
- Physical material
- Gilt brass
- Object type
- Compendium
- Dimensions
- Height: 5cm Width: 15cm Depth: 7.8cm Weight: 0.2kg
- Inventory No
- 49036
- Accession Number
- 1957-84/143
Description
Circular compendium with central drum and two covers; Prophatius astrolabe-quadrant with alidade; map with index and wind vane; horizontal string-gnomon dial with inset compass; table of latitudes; orthographic planisphere; lunar volvelle and aspectarium; suspension ring.
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