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Transportable articulated ladder

Constructor: Nuova SARI, Firenze

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Working model after Francesco di Giorgio, Ms. Saluzziano 148 (BRT), fol. 63r

The ladder is used to cross the moat commonly surrounding the medieval fortress. The articulations are controlled by one jack, while another keeps the rope ladder taught.

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