English horary quadrant, 1650-1725

Made:
1650-1725 in England

Brass Gunter quadrant by Roger Foster, 17th century, with degree scales and shadow square with later horizon glass, mirror and index arm and tin case

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1987-412
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
overall: 20 x 120 x 130 mm
type:
horary quadrant - gunter
credit:
Sotheby's (New Bond St)

Parts

Tinplate case for brass Gunter quadrant

Tinplate case for brass Gunter quadrant

Tinplate case for brass Gunter quadrant, by Roger Foster, 17th century

Measurements:
overall: 25 x 120 x 140 mm
Materials:
tinplate
Object Number:
1987-412 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
Brass horary Gunter quadrant by Roger Foster

Brass horary Gunter quadrant by Roger Foster

Brass horary Gunter quadrant by Roger Foster, 17th century, with degree scales and shadow square with later horizon glass, mirror and index arm.

Measurements:
overall: 20 x 120 x 130 mm
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1987-412 Pt2
type:
instrument component and horary quadrant - gunter

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