Perpetual calendar

Perpetual calendar with tables of calendaric information. One side has a table with the numbers of the months and days with decorative flourishes on two edges. Around the table are three rings of text. The other side has five rings of text and numbers with a sun motif at the centre. The disc has a damaged edge and a hole through the signature.

Object Details

ID: AST0646
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Perpetual calendar
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Cole, Thomas
Date made: 1725
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1 x 41 mm