Proportional Dividers
Alternate title
- Kumpass Proporzjonali
Period18th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCaliper; Compass
Registration NumberMMM 000066
DescriptionAn 18th century brass proportional divider, made of two limbs, hinged together at one end and engraved with trigonometrical scales and graduated lines of sines, tangents and other geometric functions. Such instruments were used by draughtsmen, engineers and navigators. French origin.InscriptionsOn each arm, recto "Parties égales" and verso "Cordes". Other inscriptions, recto "Plans 6/0"; "Poligones"; "Calibres des pieces"; and verso "Solides"; "Metaux"; "Poids des boulets"; "Haring, Palais Ral No.63 a Paris".Material
Brass
Dimensions33 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number: 82641
- EEA Norway Grant: EEA.1961
- Inventory Card: 6731-2
Online Collections
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Public Access
Not on viewLocation
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
Navigation and Timekeeping / Magnetic and Astronomical
Navigation and Timekeeping / Magnetic and Astronomical
Navigation and Timekeeping / Magnetic and Astronomical
