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Miniature Altazimuth Instrument, with Case and Accessories by Robinson, London, c. 1830

Inventory Number 47389


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.47389

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Object type
Altazimuth
Dimensions
Height: 225mm Width: 138mm Depth: 128mm Weight: 1.1kg
Inventory No
47389

Description

Tribrach base, horizontal circle with 3 vernier indexes, pillar to vertical circle with 2 vernier indexes, telescopic sight, bubble level. With case containing additional accessories. Mahogany trapeze shaped case with metal handle, hinged door at the front and lock and key. Inside are spaces to house additional accessories for miniature altazimuth instrument. 5 acccessories can be found within an Interior mahogany base which slides out and has cut out sections. These accessories include 1 brass cylindrical lens, 1 tube shaped viewfinder eyepiece with brass ends, 1 small magnifying glass on metal arm with clip, 1 metal cylindrical weight with Y shaped section and 1 metal ring with 3 protruding stalks.