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Object number
M-55
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Classification
Mathematical
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Object name
Caliper
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Title
Caliper: Bow
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Creator
Unidentified
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Description
Elegant spherical calipers with wing. Floral engraving on disc joint. Decoratively cut and engraved arms. Six scales of feet on wing for various cities (0-12 inches, by 1/2 inch). Diameter read directly from wing. A screw with trefoil, pierced head is used as a stop on the wing to hold the calipers in position.
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Inscription/Sig.
Scales read: "Strasburger Schvech", "Polmischer Schevch", "Augspurgerschueh", "Nurmbzrger Schuech", Wiener Schuech", and "Insprugger Schuech"
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Period
c. 1650
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Material
gilt brass, firegilt, iron
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Place Of Prod.
Germany, southern
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Dimensions
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26.4 |
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5.5 |
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1.6 |
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