English horary quadrant, 1685-1700

Made:
1685-1700 in London

Brass Gunter quadrant (9-inch radius) by John Worgan, London, 1685-1700, with lead plumb bob. Pivot hole in centre of plate indicates the quadrant was mounted in stand that is now missing (see 1920-439).

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1938-423
Materials:
brass and lead
Measurements:
overall: 240 x 330 x 5 mm
weight: 0.2kg
weight: 0.44093lbs
weight: 6.09kg
weight: 13.42622lbs
type:
horary quadrant - gunter
credit:
Mr W.E. Miller