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Waywiser, by William Watkins, London, c. 1784-1809

Inventory Number 50433


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50433

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"Wm Watkins / St James's Street London"
Physical material
Brass
iron and glass
Object type
Waywiser
Dimensions
Diameter: 152mm Height: 219mm
Inventory No
50433

Description

Four-spoke wheel with iron rim mounted on box with screw socket for attaching handle and fixture for readout dial; dial has hands indicating yards and furlongs/miles, as well as a small dial for feet.