Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date late 19th century
Place North Africa
Material Brass
Inventory no. 47714
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the simple type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. A large single lobe is flanked by two small, simple scrolls.

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). A large, undecorated ring.

Shackle

Shackle of the rotating pin type (i.e. pin with a 'ball-joint' on the end). This shackle is a large rotating pin through which the ring passes. The base of the pin attaches to the throne by means of a pivoting pin. Cf. MHS 52713 (IC147)..

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered and riveted construction. The notch to hold the tympans in place is located at the throne. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Equal hours 1 - 12 Times of day Every hour hours Circular, concentric outer
Degree 0 - 360 Degrees of arc Every 10 degrees Circular, concentric outer2

Womb


Circular scratches in the womb, else undecorated..
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