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Microptic Theodolite, by E. R. Watts & Son Ltd., London, 1944

Inventory Number 44966


Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Provenance
Transfered from Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford
Primary inscriptions
On box "MICROPTIC.2." Paper label on box "10" Paper label in box "INSTRUMENT No.30019 Date 14/1/44" On metal label inside box "E.R.Watts & Son Ltd, ENGINEERS' AND SURVEYORS' INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES 123, Camberwell Rd. London, England" ERW&S trademark
Object type
Theodolite
Dimensions
Width: 264mm
Inventory No
44966
Accession Number
2005-12/2

Description

copper alloy theodolite, green-painted coating, metal fittings, in hinged wooden box with leather carrying strap. Seven parts: alidade, separate cylindrical metal fitting, box, three accessories [bulbs?] and a plumb bob.

Inscription on theodolite "No.30016".