- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Ulrich Schniep
- Provenance
- Presented by Lewis Evans
- Primary inscriptions
- "HOC HOROLOGIVM: FECIT VLRICVS SCHNIEP . MONACENSIS AD ELEVATIONEM POLI 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 GRA ANNO *1.5.5.3.*" around edge.
- Physical material
- Gilt and silvered brass
- Object type
- Compendium
- Dimensions
- Height: 14mm Width: 52mm Depth: 68mm Weight: 151g
- Inventory No
- 52296
- Accession Number
- 1924-0/part
Description
Rectangular box with hinged lid; nocturnal and horary volvelle with broken index arm; lunar volvelle and aspectarium; inclining dial with inset compass and sprung folding gnomon; table of latitudes; suspension ring.
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