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1701 

Presentation case of mathematical instruments by Domenicus Lusuerg containing an extensive range of over 30 items, which include a quadrant, a universal sundial, a set of Napier’s rods in a case and a range of sectors. In addition to the main instruments intended for surveying
 and military purposes this set contains the following drawing instruments: (fitted to the lid) a pair of single-handed compasses; a ruling pen with a crayon-holder at the reverse end; a double-ended crayon-holder; a pair of medium size compasses with inserts for ink, crayon and wheel pen and a protractor: (in the case itself) a pair of dividers; a large pair
 of compasses with inserts; a pair of callipers; a medium pair of compasses with inserts for ink, crayon and wheel pen; a pair of spring bows with a wing-nut screw and an elliptical trammel which can be converted into a surveyor’s cross, together with its drawing arm. Some items dated 170I and signed ‘Romae’. Case: 18 x lI¾ x 2¾in (459 x 293 x 72mm). Science Museum, London.

Drawing Instruments 1580-1980, Hambly M, 1988

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