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Surveying Rod
Unsigned
16th century; English
Wood and gilt brass; 910 mm in length

The rod consists of a square section case, divided in inches and feet but not numbered. On the top and on one edge are small brass cases, possibly for keeping a sight and a plummet. There is also a black wooden rod with a brass folding sight hinged on one end.

Ilaria Meliconi

Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Firenze
Inventory no. 694

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