European astrolabe by Arsenius, 1566
1566; 1876
Electrotype copy of a planispheric astrolabe by Gualterus (Walter) Arsenius, dated 1566, at the Museo Arqueologico Nacional in Madrid. The original formerly belonged to Philip II of Spain [see IC 3015]. Made by Elkington and Company after the original was displayed at the Special Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus in the South Kensington Museum in 1876.
European astrolabe, 1570
1565-1575
Flemisih brass planispheric astrolabe with compass and figures mounted on the Kursi with 3 plates for latitude, 39 with 42, 45 with 48 and 51 with 54 and shadow dial with unequal scale. Unsigned or dated, but probably by Arsenius, dating to around 1570-80, IC 439 [International Checklist]. A compass square is engraved on the base of the womb of the astrolabe.
Graphometer, Flemish, 1682
1682
Graphometer by Joducus Deens of Belgium, 1682
Planispheric astrolabe by Gualterus (Walter) Arsenius
1565-1575
Planispheric astrolabe by Gualterus (Walter) Arsenius, Louvain, c. 1570 in brass gilt with four plates for the latitudes of 25 with 28, 31 with 34, 37 with 38, and 39 with 40 degrees, IC 228 [International Checklist]. The reverse side is supplied with a Gemma Frisius universal projection scale and a compass square in the base of the womb.
Small sample packet of perfumed effervescents bath salts
1930-1950
Small sample packet of perfumed effervescents bath salts, in box, Belgium, 1930-1950