Unequal hours
Type: |
Unequal hours |
Style: |
Unequal hours, double |
Geometry: |
Arc |
Unit of measurement: |
1/12 of daylight |
(Numbering) starts at: |
1 |
(Numbering) ends at: |
12 |
Numbered: |
every 1 |
Repeats: |
1 times |
Divided every: |
1 (1/12 of daylight) |
Notes: |
This scale is to convert between equal and unequal
hours |
Scale located on:
Tympan, Womb or Back .
Location(s) detail:
UL: |
Upper left quadrant (inside circular scales)
(UL) |
UR: |
Upper right quadrant (inside circular scales)
(UR) |
Inscription(s):
Type: |
Scale label |
Content: |
HORE INÆGVALES |
Translation: |
Unequal hours |
Language: |
Latin |
Script: |
Roman Capital |
Notes: |
Appears twice, once in each quadrant |
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Type: |
Scale label |
Content: |
HORÆ ÆQVALES |
Translation: |
Equal hours |
Language: |
Latin |
Script: |
Roman Capital |
Notes: |
Appears twice, once in each quadrant. The S in
ÆQVALES is backwards |
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