Fake astrolabe

Made:
1580-1600 in Europe
Fake European planispheric astrolabe in brass gilt with 2

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Fake European planispheric astrolabe in brass gilt with 2
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Fake European planispheric astrolabe in brass gilt with 2 plates, one for latitudes 51 with 54, the other incomplete, with shadow dial and unequal scale, IC 440 [international checklist]..

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1938-426
Materials:
brass and incomplete
Measurements:
overall: 5461 x 35 x 167 mm
type:
astrolabe and forgery
credit:
Mr W.E. Miller