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Astronomical Compendium, by Christoph Schissler, Augsburg, 1608

Inventory Number 49061


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49061

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"CHRISTOPHORVS SCHISSLER SENIOR FACIEBAT AVGVSTÆ VIN: A.°. 1608." around edge.
Physical material
Gilt and silvered brass
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Diameter: 64mm Width: 67mm Depth: 20mm Weight: 0.15kg
Inventory No
49061
Accession Number
1955-77

Description

Last surviving Schissler instrument? Circular drum with hinged lid; lunar volvelle and aspectarium; map with index; inclining dial with inset compass and sprung folding gnomon; circular table of latitudes; suspension ring.