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Contact Goniometer, by Cary, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 17159


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.17159

Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Primary inscriptions
"Cary London" engraved on diameter.
Object type
Goniometer
Dimensions
Height: 18mm Width: 96mm Depth: 55mm Weight: 50g
Inventory No
17159

Description

Copper alloy semicircle with two Steel-tipped contact arms. The arms are stored separately as a unit in the case, and inserted onto the semicircle for use. Semi-circle case with red leather covering and purple velvet lining, two hook clasps.