Calendar

Calendar for the single year of 1759. The calendar is made from a disc of bronze. On one side of the calendar is a table with the months in three letter abbreviations and a table with the numbers for the number of days. Around the edge of the table are inscriptions religious dates including Easter and Advent. The other side has a table relating to phases of the moon for each month. Around the table are dates including a term date and the King's birthday. There is a small flaw on the edge of the calendar.

Object Details

ID: AST0656
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Calendar
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Powell, John
Date made: 1759
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1 x 39 mm