Calendar

Calendar for the single year of 1780. The calendar is made from a disc of silver. On one side of the calendar is a table with the months in abbreviations and a table with the numbers for the number of days. There are two rings of inscription around the edge. The other side has seven rings with inscriptions and astrological symbols. All inscriptions are in German.

Object Details

ID: AST0667
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Calendar
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wirzburg
Date made: 1780
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1 x 44 mm