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Contact Goniometer, by W. & S. Jones, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 17988


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.17988

Item type
Object
Provenance
Donated by G Nelson in memory of E M Nelson
Primary inscriptions
"W & [S] Jones London" engraved on the reverse of the diameter. Manuscript label stuck on underside of case "E.M. Nelson / pres. by Geo. N. / 1938"
Object type
Goniometer
Dimensions
Height: 21mm Width: 100mm Depth: 57mm Weight: 54g
Inventory No
17988
Accession Number
1939-9

Description

Copper alloy semicircle hinged at 90 degrees with steel contact arms; in case. Maroon leather covered semi-circle hinged case with blue velvet lining and two hook latches.