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Callipers, used for artillery purposes, French, 17th century. Callipers were used to measure the diameter of cannon balls and the bores of cannons. This example also contained scales for artillery calculations
Details
- Category:
- Mathematics
- Object Number:
- 1883-138
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall (closed): 10 mm x 85 mm x 192 mm, 0.236 kg
- type:
- calliper (gunnery)
- credit:
- Victoria and Albert Museum
