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Tripod For Surveying Instrument

Inventory Number 96793


Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Dimensions
Diameter: 84mm Height: 1414mm Weight: 1500g
Inventory No
96793

Description

Wooden tripod with a metal fitting on the top and iron(?) plates attached to the inner faces of the leg tips. The legs fold together to form a circular rod and two metal rings hold the legs together. A copper alloy ring holds the three legs together. The tripod has a fabric case.