Horary quadrant with Gunter projection

This is a horary quadrant marked with Gunter scales and a surveyor's shadow square in the top third. It is signed 'I.P. fecit Oxo' and is the work of the late 17th century Oxford instrument maker John Prujean. It has a rotating rojas dial marked with constellations and an alidade, or rule, on the reverse. Accessories including the cord, plumb and bead have been removed since 1994. Other instruments by Prujean can be found at the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford.
Fitted with sights and plumb bob.
5 stars marked:
Wing of Pegasus, Arcturus, Lions Heart, Bull's eye, Vulture's heart.

Object Details

ID: NAV1039
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Horary quadrant with Gunter projection
Display location: Not on display
Creator: John Prujean, John
Date made: circa 1670
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 6 x 108 x 108 mm
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