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Recipiangle
This can measure both horizontal and vertical angles and is mounted on a swivel joint. The moveable arm can stretch to join the other arm. The round part of this instrument has engravings marking the winds: 'Tramontana' (North), 'Ostro' (South), 'Greco' (NE wind), 'Garbino', 'Levante' (East), 'Ponente' (West), 'Scirocco (SE wind)', 'Maestro' (North west), 'Anovoli'. On the underside of the round part is engraved 'Piombo', 'Ferro' and 'Pietro' meaning lead, iron, and stone.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1444 |
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| Type: | Recipiangle |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1600 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | 180 mm x 480 mm x 180 mm |
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