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Telescopic Level in Carry Case, by Cooke, Troughton & Simms Ltd., c.Second World War

Inventory Number 11248


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11248

Item type
Object
Provenance
Transferred from the Dept. of Earth Sciences per Dr. J. G. Olliver
Other inscriptions
"35" in white paint Label "GD37" , "COOK 40733" marked " 12 "
Physical material
metal
Glass
Leather
Object type
Level
Inventory No
11248
Accession Number
1987-20/7

Description

The telescope has a tripod base with three levelling feet. Telescope rotates on base through operation of two rotating dials. Telescope has a metal barrel with focusing eyepiece. Attached to side of barrel is a secondary lens for monitoring spirit level which is also attached to side of barrel. A secondary circular spirit level with a metal cap is also attached to barrel of telescope. Telescope is attached via a bolt to the base of its case

Telescope is stored in a metal rounded carry case with a leather carry strap. Case is opened via two long screws extending from top of case. Screws are operated via key attached to handle