Sundial and Astrolabe

Made:
1501-1600
Sundial and Astrolabe, gilt and silvered, in case

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Sundial and Astrolabe, gilt and silvered, in case
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Sundial and Astrolabe, gilt and silvered, in case, made by Johannes Bonius, 16th century

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1938-411
Measurements:
length 100 mm
width 100 mm
height 20 mm
type:
astronomical compendium
credit:
Mr W.E. Miller

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