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Gunner's Quadrant with the Coat-of-Arms of Grand Master Manuel Pinto da Fonseca
Gunner's Quadrant with the Coat-of-Arms of Grand Master Manuel Pinto da Fonseca
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Gunner's Quadrant with the Coat-of-Arms of Grand Master Manuel Pinto da Fonseca

Alternate title
  • Broken Pinto period artillery ruler
Date1741-1773
Classification(s)
Object TypeRangefinder; Gunner's Quadrant
LanguageItalian
Registration NumberMMM 003900
Description18th century large brass rangefinder decorated with the coat of arms of Grand Master Manuel Pinto da Fonseca and floral decorations; includes visual instruction for the use of the instrument on the versoInscriptionsOn verso: "Per Luguali Cacciate del CUnknown, nella sua Linea del Nivelo"Material
Brass
Dimensions24.2cm x 38.5cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • EEA Norway Grant EEA.1854
  • Inventory Card 41166-7
  • HM Object Number 82863
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum
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