English horary quadrant, 1650-1725

Made:
1650-1725 in England
English boxwood Gunter quadrant (5 3/4-inch radius)

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English boxwood Gunter quadrant (5 3/4-inch radius)
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English boxwood Gunter quadrant (5 3/4-inch radius), with brass vovelle (planispheric nocturna) on reverse side

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1918-259
Materials:
boxwood and brass
Measurements:
overall: 10 x 147 x 155 mm
type:
horary quadrant - gunter and nocturnal
credit:
Mrs. Philiss D. Lee