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Simple Theodolite, Italian, c. 1700

Inventory Number 33222


Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Glass
Object type
Theodolite
Dimensions
Diameter: 188mm Height: 75mm Weight: 1046g
Inventory No
33222
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Circular, copper alloy theodolite. The two sights are mounted on a ring; there are no fixed sights. One surviving sight is a thread sight, the other a slit. In accordance with the division of the circle into the 8 winds, the degrees run [0] to 45 for each wind. Glass section on top and telescope attachment extending from one side.