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III.52 Horary quadrant
Maker:Stefano Buonsignori
Place:Florence
Date:ca. 1580
Materials:ebony, brass
Dimensions:131x118 mm
Current inventory:2499
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The front of this finely decorated quadrant carries (1) a brass disk with markings for days, months, and zodiac signs, and (2) a moon dial. There is a magnetic compass for orientation. On the back of the instrument are a shadow square, a degree scale, and a sundial with unequal hour lines set for latitude 43°30' (Florence). Made by Stefano Buonsignori, as indicated by the initials "D.STEP. B.F.F." [Stefano Buonsignori Florentinus Fecit]. Provenance: Medici collections.

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