English horary quadrant, 1656

Made:: 1656 in London

maker:: Henry Sutton

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Brass Gunter quadrant (5-inch radius)
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Brass Gunter quadrant (5-inch radius), dated 1656 by Henry Sutton, London with almanac, degree and trigonometric scales and volvelle (planispheric nocturnal) on reverse side.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1889-49

Materials:: brass

Measurements:: overall: 5 x 128 x 128 mm

type:: horary quadrant - gunter and nocturnal

credit:: Taylor, C.P.

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