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Waywiser, by Watkins & Hill, Charing Cross, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 17191


Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Watkins & Hill / Charing Cross LONDON
Other inscriptions
In white paint 'Acc.15.73.3.' [?]
Object type
Waywiser
Inventory No
17191

Description

Handle and one wheel, of wood (wheel has iron tyre). One 'dial', with two hands attached to the handle of the instrument, recording yards, poles, furlongs and miles up to 10 miles; the smaller hand recording furlongs and miles.