- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Christoph Schissler
- Provenance
- Presented by Lewis Evans.
- Primary inscriptions
- "CHRISTOFFERVS . SCHISLER . ME . FECIT . AVGVSTE . ANNO . DOMINI . 15 . 56 ." around compass.
- Physical material
- Gilt brass
- Object type
- Compendium
- Dimensions
- Height: 72mm Width: 68mm Depth: 25mm Weight: 0.2kg
- Inventory No
- 44317
- Accession Number
- 1924-0/part
Description
Central square box and two covers, alternately hinged. Nocturnal and horary quadrant; lunar volvelle and wind rose; horizontal dial with adjustable folding gnomon; table of latitudes; compass with index rule; horary volvelle (index missing); with original blind-tooled leather-covered case.
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