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Watkin Clinometer, by Elliott Brothers, London, 1895

Inventory Number 12799

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.12799

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'WATKIN / CLINOMETER / 1895 / NO.184E / ELLIOTT BROS / LONDON'
Physical material
Brass
Liquid
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 160mm Width: 52mm Depth: 170mm Weight: 2.65kg
Inventory No
12799
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

The Watkin Clinometer was used for checking elevation of gun barrels. It has a graduated vertical cylinder threaded for adjustment, bubble level and brass frame.

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