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History of Science Museum

Case for Surveying Instrument

Inventory Number 26020


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.26020

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Dimensions
Height: 250mm Width: 215mm Depth: 90mm Weight: 953g
Inventory No
26020

Description

Wooden case with two labels inside, one giving the name of the instrument maker, one a handwritten table of numbers headed 'Measure of distance by depression' (Table A). Case has two copper alloy handles, clasps and hinges. A loose bolt sits in the case.