- Subject
- Electronic instruments
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- William Elliott
- Provenance
- Presented by H. R. Bristow in 2015. Purchased by the donor at an antiques fair in Ardingly, Sussex.
- Primary inscriptions
- Scales signed "W. ELLIOTT. LONDON" (2 with full-stop after London) Inside case lid "W. ELLIOTT | OPTICIAN | 268 HOLBORN"
- Object type
- Drawing scales
- Dimensions
- Height: 55mm Width: 33mm Depth: 23mm
- Inventory No
- 14685
- Accession Number
- 2015-3/7
Description
Set of small (two-inch) scales in a black leather case, 6 ivory and one wood. Maker's name and address gold-blocked on inside of case. Matches item 14686 (Napier compass and rule set), though acquired separately.
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