Horizontal String-Gnomon Dial, by Erasmus Habermel, Prague?, Late 16th Century | |
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| Object is on display. | |
| Inventory Number: | 39980 |
| Object Type: | |
| Persons: |
Erasmus Habermel (Maker (Signed by)) |
| Date Created: | Late 16th century |
| Place Created: | Prague Czech Republic Europe |
| Subject Classification(s): | Billmeir Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
| Accession Number: | 1957-84/199 |
| Brief Description: | Square base with four bun feet; inset central compass (with divided circle graduated to 180 rather than 360 and replacement needle); sprung folding plumb level (plumb bob and line missing) and gnomon support; diagonally divided hour scale; volvelle for hour conversions. Underside of plate has a zodiac-calendar scale and scales of sunrise and sunset throughout the year. |
| 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 |
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