Lunarium (imperfect). Diameter of outer circle 10 5/8 inches

Made:
1799-1801 in Italy
Lunarium (imperfect)

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Lunarium (imperfect)
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Lunarium (imperfect). Diameter of outer circle 10 5/8 inches, Italian, about 1800. (probably purchased at Puttick & Simpsons Sale, no information in the Registers as to person from whom obtained, or how obtained )

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1894-112
Measurements:
length 270 mm
width 270 mm
height 40 mm
type:
demonstration models, lunar demonstration model and lunariums
credit:
Science Museum (Great Britain)

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