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History of Science Museum

Pedometer, German, 18th Century?

Inventory Number 33854


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.33854

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.Unsigned but similar to pedometer by Johann Willlebrand in the Science Museum, London.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated.
Physical material
Brass and gilt brass
Object type
Pedometer
Dimensions
Height: 72mm Width: 34mm Depth: 8mm
Inventory No
33854

Description

Unsigned but similar to pedometer by Johann Willlebrand in the Science Museum, London. Gilt brass rectangular case with four brass dials attached as a single unit, recording units, tens, hundreds and thousands. Case has a large brass clip to attach to the person (such as to his belt).