- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Ulrich Schniep
- Provenance
- Billmeir Collection
- Primary inscriptions
- "Horologio Generale Fatto monaco per maistro Vdalricus Schniepp anno .1566."
- Physical material
- Gilt and silvered brass
- Object type
- Compendium
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 43mm
- Inventory No
- 48219
- Accession Number
- 1957-84/242
Description
Slamm round box with hinged lid, comprising nocturnal, volvelle for times of sunrise and sunset, lunar volvelle and aspectarium, universal equinoctial dial with hinged latitude arc, compass and wind divisions, circular table of latitudes.
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