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Theodolite, by W. F. Stanley & Co. Ltd., 20th Century

Inventory Number 58223


Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Provenance
Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford
Primary inscriptions
Instrument: "W.F.S. B131" Inside box: instruction label "W. F. STANLEY 286, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON" Two repair labels: "31/10/47 Ref. R9944" "20 MAR 1959 Ref Y10D..M" On box "A.M.D.W. B131" "STANLEY.B131" "16",
Object type
Theodolite
Dimensions
Height: 390mm Width: 180mm
Inventory No
58223
Accession Number
2005-12/3

Description

Eight parts: theodolite, plumb bob, cap, sight fitting, cleaning utensils, box.

Theodolite: Metal with grey painted surface and metal fittings. Box: hinged wooden with leather strap and internal wood, baize fittings.