Record Details

Crucifix Dial, by Adriaan Zeelst, Louvain, 1588

Inventory Number:

49469

Object Type:

Persons:

Adriaan Zeelst (Maker)

Date Created:

1588

Place Created:

Leuven Belgium Europe

Subject Classification(s):

Lewis Evans Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location

Accession Number:

1924-0/part

Brief Description:

Gilt brass box in the shape of a crucifix, with its small magnetic compass missing. The dial is adjustable for latitudes 0° to 80°. On one side of the cross is an engraving of the Crucifixion, and on the other side, a coat of arms and the motto "Nil admirari", together with scales marked "Partes umbrae" and "Gradus altititudinis".

Primary Inscriptions:

"A. Zeelsti faciebat Louvanij" [dated] "1588".

Provenance:

Presented by Lewis Evans

Collection Group:

Lewis Evans Collection

Material(s):

Gilt brass

Dimensions: