English horary quadrant, 1650-1725

Made:: 1650-1725

Brass Gunter quadrant with degree and trigonometric scales

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Brass Gunter quadrant with degree and trigonometric scales
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Brass Gunter quadrant with degree and trigonometric scales, engraved for latitude 51 1/2 degrees (? London) and Julian calendar, with soft leather case, A18549 (6 1/4-inch radius)

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: 1986-1338

Materials:: brass and case, leather

Measurements:: overall: 8 x 160 x 160 mm

type:: horary quadrant - gunter

credit:: On loan from the Wellcome Trust

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