Antique Venetian Republic Arsenal Artillery, 1600s

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Rare 17th-Century Artillery- Engineering Caliper – Venetian Arsenal Origin

An exceptional example of 17th-century naval and military technology, this caliper … Read more Rare 17th-Century Artillery- Engineering Caliper – Venetian Arsenal Origin

An exceptional example of 17th-century naval and military technology, this caliper origins from the legendary Venetian Arsenal. Used by master shipwrights and artillerymen of the Serenissima Republic, it served as a fundamental tool for calibrating naval parts.
Historical Scale: The instrument features hand-engraved markings following the pre-metric system. The primary units (approx. 8mm) are consistent with the ancient Venetian measurement standards used before the late 18th-century reforms. See less