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"MaterialBrass
Dimensions24.2cm x 38.5cmAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 41166-7
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1854
- HM Object Number 82863
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum
EEA9078-037
1970s
Photography
MMM 004251
1601-1622
Armaments / Artillery
