Cardanusring, anonymous, 1850 - 1899

Identification

Title(s)

Cardanusring

Object type

Object number

NG-2012-10

Description

Messing houder met twee concentrische ringen. In de binnenste ring kon een kompas worden gehangen dat altijd horizontaal wordt gehouden doordat de cardanusring de rollende beweging van het schip compenseert.

Creation

Artist

instrument maker: anonymous

Place

Netherlands (possibly)

Dating

1850 - 1899

Material and Technique

Material

brass (alloy)

Measurements

height 32.2 cm × width 32.3 cm × depth 2.8 cm

Acquisition and rights

Acquisition

unknown 1984

Copyright

Public domain

Persistent URL

To refer to this object please use the following persistent URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.509633

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