Throne
The throne is of the engraved type
with satyrs support(s). The throne is attached with a
screwed base. The coat of arms engraved on both sides of the
throne
resemble that of the Frisian family of the Schenckels. The
central part of the throne is attached to the base by two
screws.
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) made of brass.
Shackle
Shackle of the eye-bolt type (i.e. any
shackle that attactes to the ring via an eye-bolt type
feature)made of brass. The octagonal eye-bolt attaches to the
throne via
an ornate hexagonal mechanism and a rotating
pin.
Mater
The mater and limb are of two pieces, riveted
construction. . Scales on the limb:
Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
Equal
hours |
1 - 12 Times of day |
Every 1 hours |
Circular, concentric |
outer |
Degree |
0 - 360 Degrees |
Every 10 degrees |
Circular, concentric |
outer2 |
Shadow
square |
1 - 12 Fingers |
Every 1 fingers |
Circular, concentric |
outer3 |
Shadow
square |
1 - 12 Fingers |
Every 1 fingers |
Circular, concentric |
outer3 |
The limb is inscribed:
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
Regnerus Arsenius Nepos Gemmæ Frisÿ fecit Louanÿ
anno 1565 |
Made at Louvain in 1565 by Regnerus Arsenius, nephew
of Gemma Frisius |
This signature is located on the limb, just below the
throne |
Maker's signature |
MERIDIES |
South |
This inscription is located directly below the
throne |
Direction |
OCCIDENS |
West |
This inscription is located at the 3 o'clock
position |
Direction |
SEPTENTRIO |
North |
This inscription is located at the bottom of the
instrument |
Direction |
ORIENS |
North |
This inscription is located at the 9 o'clock
position |
Direction |
Womb
The
womb is
engraved with a
Quadratum nauticum and a
windrose.
The womb contains 2 scales of the following types:
Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
Quadratum
nauticum |
0 - 90 Degrees |
Every 10 degrees |
Box |
None |
Windrose |
N/A Direction |
Not numbered |
Circular, concentric |
None |
The womb is inscribed:
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
MERIDIES |
South |
|
Direction |
OCCIDENS |
West |
|
Direction |
SEPTENTRIO |
North |
|
Direction |
ORIENS |
East |
|
Direction |
Lines
Type |
Labelled |
Description |
Meridian line |
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Horizon rectus |
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