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Markus Purmann

Markus Purmann was a Munich clock and compass maker who was an apprentice of Ulrich Schniep from 1583 to 1588. He made mechanical clocks and a large number of sundials, including several scaphe dials. His surviving instruments, which are often signed with his initials MP, are dated between 1588 and 1616. From 1592 to 1596 he collaborated with Hans Koch in making a series of mechanical clocks equipped with sundials.

For instruments by Markus Purmann, see:

Chalice Dial, Signed by Markus Purmann, Munich, Dated 1599 (Oxford, MHS)

Crucifix Dial, Signed by Markus Purmann, German, Dated 1596 (Oxford, MHS)

Horizontal Dial, Signed by Markus Purmann, Munich, Dated 1594 (Oxford, MHS)

Horizontal Dial, Signed by Markus Purmann, German, Dated 1597 (Oxford, MHS)

Inclining Dial, Signed by Markus Purmann, German, Dated 1597 (Oxford, MHS)

References:

E. Zinner, Deutsche und Niederl?ndische astronomische Instrumente des 11. bis 18. Jahrhunderts (2nd ed., Munich, 1967), pp. 473-5.

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