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Everest Pattern Waywiser, by Seid Mohsin, Masuri, 1833

Inventory Number 42112


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42112

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"Differential Preambulator / Designed by Major Everest / Excecuted by Seid Mohsin / Masuri 15th October 1833". Also inscribed: "Fore wheel shows thousandths / Back wheel miles and tenths".
Physical material
Brass
iron and glass
Object type
Waywiser
Dimensions
Diameter: 100mm
Inventory No
42112

Description

Brass, khaki lacquered, case with two large brass gear wheels engaged in a worm gear and driving shaft of iron. The gear wheels are calibrated and are under a glass cover.