A Set of Architect's Wooden Scales with Case, by Elliott Brothers, London, 19th Century

Subject: Electronic instruments
Item type: Object
Makers: Elliott Brothers
Provenance: Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions: On case 'ELLIOTT BROS / LONDON' All scales read 'Elliott Bros London' on front and 'H.B.O. Coddington' on the reverse. A reads '30' '60'. B reads '20' '40' and has hand written numbers from '1-12' in red ink.. C reads 'Feet 500' 'Yards 6Ins = 1 mile'. D reads '25' '50' ' 1099'ELLIOTT BROTHERS / 56 Strand London'. White adhesive label on exterior of box reads
Physical material: Wood; Leather; Cardboard
Object type: Electronic instrument
Dimensions: Height: 315mm Width: 32mm
Inventory No: 12957
Accession Number: 2003-11

Description

Set of four scales in leather case. Same crown-and-shield logo as the set of drawing pens Inv.12934.