Throne
The throne is of the simple type
. The throne is attached with a integrated base. Decorated
with engraved foliage..
Ring
The ring is of the simple, round cross-section
type (i.e. simple plain ring made from a round rod or piece
of metal).
Shackle
Shackle of the omega type (i.e. Ω-shaped
shackle). Attached to the
throne by
a screw..
Womb
This is the only
plate for
this instrument..
The womb contains 2 scales of the following types:
Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
Degree |
0 - 90 Degrees of arc |
Every 10 degrees |
Circular, concentric |
None |
Equal
hours |
1 - 12 Times of day |
Every 1 hours |
Circular, concentric |
None |
The womb is inscribed:
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
pour 42 degrez |
For 42 degrees |
|
Latitude |
Seuin A Paris |
Sevin, in Paris |
|
Maker's signature |
Almucantars
Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
Divided every 4° from 0° to 90° |
Labelled every 4° with (Modern)
numerals |
Plain line. |
Azimuths
Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
Divided every 5° |
Labelled every 10° with (Modern)
numerals |
Plain line. |
Circles
Type |
Labelled |
Style |
Notes |
Equator |
♈ ♎ (None in None script) |
Plain line. |
|
Tropic of Cancer |
♋ (None in None script) |
Plain line. |
|
Tropic of Capricorn |
♑ (None in None script) |
Plain line. |
|
Lines
Type |
Labelled |
Description |
Meridian line |
|
|
Horizon rectus |
|
|
Horoscopic (great) houses |
Numbered (None in None script) |
(Modern), Plain line style. |