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Astronomical Compendium
Signed by Tobias Klieber
Dated 1595; Augsburg
Gilt brass; 41 x 46 x 24 mm

This compendium, engraved on the top with an unidentified coat-of-arms, opens to reveal a universal equinoctial dial and a finely enamelled wind rose.

Unusually, the bottom leaf slides in a groove, to reveal underneath a silver plate engraved with the maker's signature.

The nocturnal on the inner side of the sliding leaf has a folding handle.

British Museum, London
Registration no. MLA 1867, 7-5.24

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