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Reisesonnenuhr, Meßinstrument, wissenschaftliches Instrument

Ende 16. Jahrhundert | Erasmus Habermel

Erasmus Habermehl was working as an instrument maker for Emperor Rudplph II in Prague from 1576 to 1606. He made the travel sun dials which were made of gilded copper.  A “shadow pin“ that indicated the time when orientated to the sun, was put in the hole in the middle of the dial. 

Erasmus Habermehl was working as an instrument maker for Emperor Rudplph II in Prague from 1576 to 1606. He made the travel sun dials which were made of gilded copper.  A “shadow pin“ that indicated the time when orientated to the sun, was put in the hole in the middle of the dial. 

Artist:
Erasmus Habermel (gest. 1606 Prag) DNB

Time:
Ende 16. Jahrhundert

Object Name
Reisesonnenuhr, wissenschaftliches Instrument, Meßinstrument

Culture
Prag

Material/technology:
Kupfer, vergoldet

Dimensions:
Dm. 16 cm

Copyright
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck

Invs.
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, PA 364