Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Marcus Purman, Munich, 1594 | |
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Object is on display. | |
Inventory Number: | 49603 |
Object Type: | |
Persons: |
Marcus Purman (Maker (Signed by)) |
Date Created: | Dated 1594 |
Place Created: | Munich Germany Europe |
Subject Classification(s): | Lewis Evans Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
Accession Number: | 1924-0/part |
Brief Description: | Circular hour plate with central compass (needle missing) and sprung gnomon arm with plummet. Set in base with lunar volvelle on underside. With leather-covered case. |
Primary Inscriptions: | "HOROLOGIVM SOLIS ET LVNAE MARCVS PVRMAN MONACHY FACIEBAT 1594" on rim |
Provenance: | Presented by Lewis Evans |
Collection Group: | Lewis Evans Collection |
Material(s): |
Gilt and silvered brass glass |
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