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. Diptych dial for latitude 48° North. The dial comprises two leaves that fold together when not in use. Leaf Ia features a windrose with 16 points, on which the winds are named radially in Italian and Latin around the edge. On leaf Ib is a lunar volv
1582
National Maritime Museum

. Horizontal pedestal dial for latitude 52° North. The square base has a screw hole at each corner for the attachment of the dial to a base. The hour circle is numbered clockwise IIII-XI, [XII], I-VIII, divided to 30 minutes. The shadow is cast by a t
1582
National Maritime Museum

Counter commemorating Admiral Duc de Joyeuse, (1561-1587). Counter commemorating Admiral Anne, Duc de Joyeuse (1561-1587). Obverse: The arms of Admiral the Duc de Joyeuse, coronet above, surrounded by two collars of orders. Legend: 'ANNE . D . D . IO
1582
National Maritime Museum

Counter commemorating preparations for war in 1582. Counter commemorating preparations for war in 1582. Obverse: A mounted knight. Legend: 'PRO . PATRIA . PVGNARE . 1582'. Reverse: A ship with sail set. Legend: 'MARI . TERRAQVE . PARATI�
1582
National Maritime Museum

Palatium regium in Angliae regno appelatum nonciutz, hoc est nusquam simile. 1582. Nonsuch Palace, built by Henry VIII. Text in Latin on reverse. Depicts clothing, outerwear: costume, Tudor woman's [British]
1582
National Maritime Museum