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1st of a Pair of Handles for Adjusting Astronomical Instrument?

Inventory Number 11291


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11291

Subject
Astronomy
Item type
Object
Physical material
Wood
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 23mm Height: 1000mm Weight: 300g
Inventory No
11291

Description

Handle. Likely used for adjusting an astronomical instrument. Wooden pole with copper alloy fitting to tapered end. Fitting has pivoting attachment with square key hole.