sector
Date: 1693-1740
Inventory Number: DW0289
Classification: Sector
Subject:
Maker: Pierre Alexis Lasnier (fl. 1734 - 1777)
Cultural Region:
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
0.3 x 11.5 x 2.6 cm (1/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 in.)
Material:
Description:
French sector made of brass with the following scales:
side a:
line of equal parts ("les parties Egalles")
metals ("les / metaux")
caliber of pieces ("calibres des pieces")
side b:
line of chords ("les Cordes")
line of polygons ("les / poligones")
weight of shot ("poids des boulets")
The sector hinge has an engraving of a flower on each side. Scrollwork, friction blade fixed to the upper arm, in order to hold the arms at a set opening.
The engraving is somewhat crude.
side a:
line of equal parts ("les parties Egalles")
metals ("les / metaux")
caliber of pieces ("calibres des pieces")
side b:
line of chords ("les Cordes")
line of polygons ("les / poligones")
weight of shot ("poids des boulets")
The sector hinge has an engraving of a flower on each side. Scrollwork, friction blade fixed to the upper arm, in order to hold the arms at a set opening.
The engraving is somewhat crude.
Signedon upper arm: Lasnier
on lower arm: AParis
on lower arm: AParis
Curatorial RemarksXRF analysis of the metals was done by Katherine Eremin and Sara Schechner in August 2007.