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Support of Theodolite with Case, by Troughton & Simms

Inventory Number 11243


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11243

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Provenance
Transferred from the Dept. of Surveying & Geodesy
Object type
Theodolite
Inventory No
11243
Accession Number
1984-13/7a

Description

A coated-metal theodolite support with three screwing feet, a rotating base plate with two spirit levels attached, two copper alloy arms for adjustments, and two supports which would support the theodolite. The support is housed in a wooden case, with wooden supports for storing the instrument and accessories. The wooden case is stored in an outer leather case, lined with felt, with two buckle fastenings. The accessories inside the case are: A weighted level pointer in a metal surround; A lamp with a removable reservoir and wick component; A metal and wood collar accessory; and three metal circular accessories.