Nocturnal Miniature Desk Model Nocturnal In order to develop this

In order to develop this piece

local-hour quadrant of a type called a clinometer

explaining its use and historical context

Hand crafted of wood with green paint finish accented with a brass plaque on the lid and featuring a compass with cotton shadow line

Nocturnal Miniature Desk Model Nocturnal In order to develop thisThis is a replica of a Nocturnal and Tide Computer from 1570 signed by Humphrey Cole. Cole was the first maker of English instruments having learned the craft from Flemish immigrants in the final years of the Tudor dynasty. The original can be found in the British Museum, London. Legend has it that the Nocturnal Astrolabe was invented by Raimund Lill to administer doses of medicine to patients during the night. The Nocturnal is a star clock used to