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Scientific instruments Collection

Inside the Bagatti Valsecchi residence, the collection of scientific instruments is displayed in the Library, a space dedicated to study and reading. In this room, measuring instruments, armillary spheres, and an ivory microscope are prominently featured on the central table, while the superb pair of sixteenth-century globes stands out on their stylish pedestals.

Compass

Manifattura italiana

19th century

iron

height: 46 cm
apertura massima 82 cm

inv. 627

Celestial globe

Manifattura romana (?)

1579

brass, bronze, wood, gesso

height: 70 cmØ 44 cm

inv. 264

Seggio Globo terrestre

Manifattura romana (?)

1579

ottone, bronzo, legno, gesso

height: 70 cmØ 44 cm

inv. 265

Misura

Manifattura tedesca

XVI secolo

ottone e avorio

height: 33 cm

inv. 831

Microscope

Manifattura inglese

18th century

ivory, fish skin, glss, paper

height: 16 cm

inv. 812

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Compass

Manifattura italiana

19th century

iron

height: 46 cm
apertura massima 82 cm

inv. 627

Celestial globe

Manifattura romana (?)

1579

brass, bronze, wood, gesso

height: 70 cmØ 44 cm

inv. 264

Seggio Globo terrestre

Manifattura romana (?)

1579

ottone, bronzo, legno, gesso

height: 70 cmØ 44 cm

inv. 265

Misura

Manifattura tedesca

XVI secolo

ottone e avorio

height: 33 cm

inv. 831

Microscope

Manifattura inglese

18th century

ivory, fish skin, glss, paper

height: 16 cm

inv. 812