Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740

Brass equatorial ring signed "J. Bennett London". The meridian circle, on the signature side, bears a latitude scale 90-0-90. On the other side a scale graduated from 0 to 90 centred on the pin hole on the opposite side.

The hour ring graduated on one side from I to XII twice and subdivided by 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes. Inside the same divisions.

The central bridge bears on one side the scale of the months and on the other the Zodiac with on both sides the inscription "S" (South) and "N" (North), and the mobile cursor in the centre.

Presence of a small mobile throne supporting an iron ring.

Dimensions: diameter of 15 cm x height of 17 cm.

England circa 1730/40.

Reference : SAS 86 A

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Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740.

Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740.

Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740.

Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740.

Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740.

Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740.

Brass equinoxial ring signed J. Bennett London made circa 1730/1740.