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Pedometer, by Spencer and Perkins, London, 1775-1794

Inventory Number 33898


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.33898

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"SPENCER & PERKINS LONDON" [on white enamel face].
Physical material
Gilt brass and glass
Object type
Pedometer
Dimensions
Height: 74mm Width: 56mm Depth: 16mm Weight: 105g
Inventory No
33898

Description

Gilt brass watch-type case with white enamelled face with three dials: 1/1000th of a mile (one click of the mechanism), 1/10th of a mile and 1-12 miles.