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Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Erasmus Habermel, Prague?, Late 16th Century

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Inventory Number: 39980
Object Type: Object
Persons: Erasmus Habermel (Maker (Signed by))
Date Created: Late 16th century
Place Created: Prague Czech Republic Europe
Subject Classification(s): Mathematical instruments Sundials  
Accession Number: 1957-84/199
Primary Inscriptions: "Erasmus Habermel Fec:" on edge of plate under plummet/gnomon support.
Provenance: Presented by J. A. Billmeir. Previously in the Chadenat Collection.
Collection Group: Billmeir Collection
Material(s): Gilt copper and brass
silver and glass
Dimensions:
Height Width Depth Diameter Unit
12 17.6 cm

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