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Cover Plate for Transit Circle, by Troughton & Simms, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 90249


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.90249

Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"Troughton & Simms / TRANSIT CIRCLE" written on inner surface
Physical material
copper alloy
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Height: 92mm Width: 77mm Depth: 8mm Weight: 56g
Inventory No
90249

Description

Circular disc with one projection for screw hole fastening, another as a catch, and a small knob to aid operation.