Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date ca. 1800
Maker Shaykh Sakkūt
Place Turkey
Material Wood
Inventory no. 47792
Acquisition Purchased from the Hotel Drouot, Paris, in 1992

Throne

The throne is of the simple, engraved type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. The throne is shaped like a tree.

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, nailed construction. The limb is brokenin the upper left quadrant, ca. 45° from the throne. The edge of the limb was coloured red. The metal tab that holds the plates stationary is located at the bottom of the instrument, i.e., 180° from the throne. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Degree 0 - 360 Degrees Every 5 degrees Circular, concentric None

Womb


The womb was covered with paper and coloured red. The paper shows significant damage from worms.
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