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Captain George's Artificial Horizon in Case, by Cary, London, c. 1900

Inventory Number 55307


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.55307

Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Provenance
Designed by Captain George. Belonged to Admiral C.E. Monro
Primary inscriptions
"CAP_T GEORGE'S ART_L HORIZON CARY LONDON" around circumference of circle surronding "C&P [in triangle] / REGISTERED / TRADE MARK /No. 228". Written on leather case "C. Monro"
Physical material
Steel?
glass
Leather
cord
Object type
Artificial horizon
Dimensions
Height: 229mm Width: 110mm Depth: 27mm Weight: 1.75kg
Inventory No
55307

Description

Artificial horizon consists of two joined metal circles, one is solid the other has a glass panel behind which is a draw bag. There is also a metal needle attached with cord.

Original leather case, with leather strap and buckle.