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Mercantile Slide Rule, by Blundell Omega, English, ?1960s

Inventory Number 18902


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Dr Chris Girton in 1999. Used by the donor's father.
Primary inscriptions
"BLUNDELL [Omega sign] 409 MERCANTILE"
Physical material
Card
Plastic
Object type
Slide rule
Dimensions
Height: 18mm Width: 323mm Depth: 63mm Weight: 272g
Inventory No
18902
Accession Number
1999-11

Description

Plastic slide rule in a blue slip case, manufactured by Blundell Omega. One sliding rule, and one sliding needle to take readings. Blue case separates in half to reveal mercantile slide rule held inside. Model no. 409, patent no. 644944.