- Subject
- Surveying
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Troughton & Simms
- 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.
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