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Description: | This can measure both horizontal and vertical angles and is mounted on a swivel joint. The moveable arm can stretch to join the other arm. The round part of this instrument has engravings marking the winds: 'Tramontana' (North), 'Ostro' (South), 'Greco' (NE wind), 'Garbino', 'Levante' (East), 'Ponente' (West), 'Scirocco (SE wind)', 'Maestro' (North west), 'Anovoli'. On the underside of the round part is engraved 'Piombo', 'Ferro' and 'Pietro' meaning lead, iron, and stone.
Ex T.69. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | recipiangles | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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