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Waywiser, by W. Cary

Inventory Number 11740


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11740

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Makers
W. Cary
Physical material
Wood
copper alloy
metal
Object type
Waywiser
Dimensions
Height: 930mm Width: 280mm Depth: 65mm Weight: 4kg
Inventory No
11740

Description

Wooden Waywiser with metal fittings and copper alloy dial with two pointed hands. The wheel would be fixed between the two posts and a handle at the top for moving the device along the ground. Wooden wheel for waywiser with six spokes, metal rim around the outside and copper alloy circular centre with small circular hole. Fits in-between two posts of waywiser, by W. Cary.