Archimedes is considered to be the greatest mathematician of antiquity and one of the greatest of all time and gave a remarkably accurate approximation of pi. An inventor, physicist, astronomer, and engineer he was born in Sicily in 287 B.C. Therefore, the octagonal Vicenza Design, Archimedes, is named after this famous man. These smooth pulls are accented with two horizontal lines that add depth and enhance the contemporary design. Mounting hardware is included. 100% Lead-free pewter. Handcrafted in the USA.