Circumferentor

Maker Coenraad D. Metz (1643-1711)

InscriptionsAlong outside circle, engraved : Umbra Versa; Anguli Polügonorum regular; Umbra Recta;

Marks or LabelsOn central part, engraved : CD Metz / fecit; Amste / lodami; underneath : R.V.K

Date 1680-1700

Medium / Technique Metal: brass, silver; glass

DimensionsCircumferentor: 9 × 24.8 × 30 cm Box: 14.2 × 32.3 × 24 cm

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Surveying Equipment

Origin Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Object Number1994.19.1 a-i

DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology

CollectionStewart

CreditPurchase

Status

Not on view

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