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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