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Pedometer, by Henri Chatelain, French, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 40413

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40413

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
On pendulum "15676 / BREVETE + D.R.G.M. / S.G.D.G. 100237 / H [pocket watch trade mark] C"; on main internal plate "RS".
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Pigment
Metal
Object type
Pedometer
Dimensions
Height: 63mm Width: 45mm Depth: 11mm Weight: 59g
Inventory No
40413
Accession Number
1994-15

Description

Gilt silver pedometer in the shape of a pocket watch. With a hinged back plate and thumbnail opening. There is a ring at the top for suspension. Main dial for yards (-1760), two subsidiary dials for miles (1-10 and 10-100) and rotating disc for thousands of miles (0-9).

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