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Date | ca. 1590 |
Maker | Johann Anton Linden (?) |
Place | Heilbronn (?) |
Material | Gilt brass |
Inventory no. | 48380 |
Acquisition | Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924 |
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Mater
The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. The notch that accepts the tab to keep the tympan from rotating is located at the throne.. Scales on the limb: equal hours scale; degree scale. More informationBack
The back contains 6 scales of the following types: Altitude; Zodiacal signs; Calendar; Shadow square; Unequal hours. More informationRete, Pin & Wedge
The rete contains 34 stars. The zodiac on the rete is labelled: ARIES , TAVR9 , GEM , CAN , LEO , VIRGO , LIBRA , SCORPI9 , SAGITTARI9 , CAPRICORN9 , AQVARI9 , PISCES .The rete is attached using a pin & wedge. Both the pin and the wedge have decorated heads but are otherwise plain.. More information
Rules & Alidades
Type | Details |
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Rule | Single-ended, counter-changed. Minor decorative
engraving.. |
Alidade | Double-ended, counter-changed. No engraving or other
ornamentation. The tips, however, are ornately
carved.. |