Throne
with s-shaped scroll work support(s). The throne is attached
with a integrated base. Extension of
back
plate of
mater.
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 square, ornate type (i.e.
ornate box type shackle, frequently topped by a rotating
pin)made of brass. The
shackle
resembles the square capitals on columns.
Mater
The mater and limb are of one-piece
construction. . Scales on the limb:
| Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
| Altitude |
90 - 0 Degrees of arc |
Every 10 degrees degrees |
Circular, concentric |
outer |
| Equal
hours |
1 - 12 Times of day |
Every hour hours |
Circular, concentric |
outer2 |
| Equal
hours |
1 - 24 Times of day |
Every hour hours |
Circular, concentric |
outer3 |
Womb
This is the only
plate for
this instrument.
The womb is inscribed:
| Translation |
Notes |
Type |
| F. EGNATIVS DANTES |
|
Maker's name appears below his coat of arms. |
Maker's signature |
| G.43 M.40 |
|
The latitude appears above crepuscular line. |
Latitude |
Almucantars
| Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
| Divided every 2° from 0° to 90° |
Labelled every 6° with (Modern)
numerals |
Plain line. |
Azimuths
| Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
| Divided every 5° |
Labelled every 10° with (Modern)
numerals |
Plain line. |
Circles
| Type |
Labelled |
Style |
Notes |
| Equator |
|
Plain line. |
|
| Tropic of Cancer |
|
Plain line. |
|
| Tropic of Capricorn |
|
Plain line. |
|
Lines
| Type |
Labelled |
Description |
| Unequal hours |
Numbered (Numbers in Numbers, stamped script) |
(Modern), Plain line style. |
| Horoscopic (great) houses |
Numbered (Numbers in Numbers, stamped script) |
(IIII), Plain line style. |
| Crepuscule |
|
|
