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Gunner's Sight And Level
Unsigned
Late 16th century ?; Augsburg
Gilt brass; 78 mm in height

Clearly the elegance and delicacy of this gunner's sight and level is a sharp contrast to its use on the battle-field. However, such high-quality pieces are very common amongst the surviving instruments of this type.

The level is not signed, but its style appears to be similar to instruments made in Augsburg.

The instrument retains its original fitted leather-covered wooden case.

British Museum, London
Registration no. MLA 1894,8-15.1

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