Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date 1600
Maker François Morillard
Place Narbonne
Material Gilt brass
Inventory no. 53966
Acquisition Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957

Throne

The throne is of the simple type made of brass with s-shaped scroll work support(s) made of brass. The body of the throne is a small disc, decorated with an egraved flower on both sides..

Ring

The ring is of the simple, band type (i.e. the ring is made from a band of metal) made of brass. Flattened on the outer edge and engraved with two lines.

Shackle

Shackle of the rotating pin type (i.e. pin with a 'ball-joint' on the end)made of brass. This is a Baroque shackle comprising a rotating pin, through which the ring passes, that is attached to a disc..

Mater

The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. . Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Equal hours 1 - 12 Times of day Every 1 hours Circular, concentric outer
Degree 0 - 90 Degrees of arc Every 5 degrees Circular, concentric None

The limb is inscribed:
Content Translation Notes Type
SYROCCHO LEVANTE GRECO TRAMONTANO MAGISTRAL PONENTE LEBECCIO Directions indicated by the names of the winds. Direction

Womb


The womb contains no marks.
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