Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Paul Reinmann, Nuremberg, c. 1600 | |
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| Object is on display. | |
| Inventory Number: | 38669 |
| Object Type: | |
| Persons: |
Paul Reinmann (Maker) |
| Date Created: | c. 1600 |
| Place Created: | Nuremberg Germany Europe |
| Subject Classification(s): | Billmeir Collection By Collection |
| Accession Number: | 1957-84/55 |
| Brief Description: | Gilt brass eight-sided case with the hour-ring of ivory inset around the magnetic compass. On top of the lid is a miniature in enamel of a couple; inside the lid is engraved a picture of a hare. Underneath is engraved a picture of a cock crowing. This was probably an engagement or wedding present. This dial is for the latitude of about 48°. |
| Primary Inscriptions: | Stamped with the punch-mark of a crown of Paul Reinmann of Nuremberg. |
| Provenance: | Presented by J. A. Billmeir.
Formerly in the collection of Henri Michel. |
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| Material(s): |
Gilt brass ivory and enamel |
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