Astronomical Ring

Made:
1561
maker:
Ferdinand Arsenius
and
Gualterus Arsenius

Astronomical Ring, brass, nearly 5-inches diameter; inscribed: "Nepos Gemae F. Louany fecit 1561" (indicating that it was made by one of the Arsenius brothers) with modern suspension ring

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1952-224
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 125 mm x 125 mm x 25 mm,
type:
universal ring sundial
credit:
Backer, H.E.