Making and Collecting Instruments in Fair Verona: The Case of the Italian Amateur Scientist Gaetano Spandri (1796–1859)

Gaetano Spandri (1796–1859), an Italian amateur scientist based in Verona, stands out for his significant contributions to physics, astronomy, meteorology, and natural sciences during the 19th century. His work, preserved through handwritten papers, correspondence, and scientific reports at the Verona Academy of Agriculture, reveals a rich collection of scientific instruments housed in his private apartment. Spandri's collaboration with prominent physicists like Giuseppe Zamboni highlights his role as a key figure in the scientific community of his time. This study sheds light on the intersection of amateur passion and professional scientific inquiry during a pivotal period in European science.

Mantovani, R. (2022). Making and Collecting Instruments in Fair Verona: The Case of the Italian Amateur Scientist Gaetano Spandri (1796–1859). Physics in Perspective, 24(1), 3–34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00016-021-00283-3