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I.109 Gunner's sight and level
Maker: unknown
Date:16th cent.
Materials:gilt brass
Dimensions:height 130 mm
Current inventory:670
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Gunner's level consisting of two small slit brass bars placed vertically: between the bars slides a cursor with an index. The instrument, which had a plumb bob and a curved base, was used to aim guns by placing the base on the cannon breech. Provenance: Medici collections.

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