English horary quadrant, 1685-1700

Brass Gunter quadrant (9-inch radius) by John Worgan, London, 1685-1700, with lead plumb bob. Pivot hole in centre of plate indicates the quadrant was mounted in stand that is now missing (see 1920-439).

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020542

Title

English horary quadrant, 1685-1700

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 240 x 330 x 5 mm