Mystery Object (locked version of Original)

Religion?

 

Alchemy. 1630

 

cartography.

 

Chistopher Columbus

 

Gizza clue.i dont speek latin.

 

Abrahami Gorleai - something to do with jewellry, finger rings published 1601?

 

A catalogue of engraved plates of precious and ornamental stones, including poetry, by Jacques de Gheyn dated 1601. Published by the author? King James of England.

 

Brilliant.
Blackthorn got in first. Lady of Leisure came in with more details so i think I'll call it a tie.
Well done both

Abraham Gorlaeus wrote and published the book in 1601.
He was noted collector of precious stones (engraved ones for use as seals).
The engraving for the plates may have been done by Jacques de Gheyn who also did the portrait .
The verse under the poem is by Hugo Grotius.
The connection with a king is with King James as the heirs of Gorlaeus sold his collection to Prince Henry, James' son.
If you found the answers by Googling you did well as there isn't a lot out there and most of what there is isn't in english

 

Congrats to us, Blackthorn!

I didn't Google ... but I did Yahoo! :D

I guess this book is in your Will, Dave? If not, do you need my details? :wink:

 

Not in English and the translation sorter came up blank too!
Well done Blackthorn and Lady

 

Wish it was!
It's one of a pile belonging to Mrs W's mum that I'm sorting out in order to send for auction. This one should raise enough to allow her to put in an en-suite bathroom.

 

What's this 'thing'.

 

A reel of tape?

 

compass

 

Fran you're a star!!!!!!!!