- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Ulrich Schniep
- Provenance
- Presented by Lewis Evans
- Primary inscriptions
- "HOC OPVS HOROLOGIVM GENERALE FECIT VLRICVS SCHNIEP DE MONACO" around edge.
- Physical material
- Gilt and silvered brass
- Object type
- Compendium
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 54mm Height: 33mm Depth: 64mm Weight: 0.2kg
- Inventory No
- 52029
- Accession Number
- 1924-0/part
Description
Drum form with hinged lid. Nocturnal and horary volvelle with hinged index; lunar volvelle and aspectarium; equinoctial dial, with folding latitude scale; compass (needle missing), with compass- and wind-rose; table of latitudes.
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