Epact: Astronomical Compendium signed by Charles Whitwell, circa 1600

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Astronomical Compendium
Signed by Charles Whitwell
circa 1600; London
Gilt brass and ivory; 66 mm in diameter

This unusual astronomical compendium by the renowned Elizabethan maker Charles Whitwell consists of an ivory box with an inset gilt brass instrument for finding the time of high tide at particular ports, a lunar volvelle, a horizontal dial with a folding gnomon and a magnetic compass.

British Museum, London
Registration no. MLA 1854,1-3.1

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