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Gunner's Gauge Scales
Unsigned
16th century; Italian
Brass; 290 and 280 mm in length
The scale is engraved with an unequal scale numbered from 1 to 10 by 1, from 10 to 100 by 5, and from 100 to 200 by 10. The part from 10 to 30 is divided to 1. There is a '12' before the start of the scale. The rod has a pierced end for suspension.The second rod is divided in a similar way. Ilaria Meliconi
Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Firenze
Inventory nos 657 and 658
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