English horary quadrant, 1650-1725

Made:
1650-1725 in England

English brass horary quadrant (6 1/4-inch radius), signed Joseph Richards with degree, unequal hour and trigonometric scales and vovelle (planispheric nocturna) on reverse side.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1984-1756
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
overall: 5 x 160 x 160 mm
type:
horary quadrant and nocturnal
credit:
Christie's