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Date | late 18th century |
Place | North Africa |
Material | Brass |
Inventory no. | 40407 |
Acquisition | Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957 |
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Mater
The mater and limb are of two pieces, riveted construction. The notch that accepts the tab is located at the throne. Scales on the limb: degree scale. More informationBack
The back contains 6 scales of the following types: Altitude; Zodiacal signs; Calendar; Unequal hours; Shadow square. More information