- Subject
- Mathematical instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Ulrich Schniep
- Provenance
- Presented by J. A. Billmeir. From the Michel Collection.
- Primary inscriptions
- "VLRICVS SCHNIEP HOC OPVS FECIT MONACHY ANNO 1563"
- Physical material
- Gilt brass
- Object type
- Compendium
- Dimensions
- Height: 15mm Width: 76mm Depth: 79mm Weight: 0.235kg
- Inventory No
- 50108
- Accession Number
- 1957-84/51
Description
Square gilt brass box with hinged liid; nocturnal and volvelle; horizontal pin-gnomon dial and horizontal inclining dial; compass and compass rose, pivoted strut with latitude scale for using nocturnal as an equinoctial dial; table of latitudes. Leather-covered case.
Related Items
More related items
Astronomical Compendium, by Ulrich Schniep, Munich, 1553Inventory Number 52296
Astronomical Compendium, by Ulrich Schniep, Munich, 1566Inventory Number 48219
Astronomical Compendium, by Ulrich Schniep, Munich, c. 1570Inventory Number 52029
Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Ulrich Schniep, Munich, 1568Inventory Number 39935