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Pedometer, by Payne & Co, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 80983

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.80983

Subject: Surveying
Item type: Object
Makers: Payne & Co.
Primary inscriptions: "PAYNE & Co 163 NEW BOND ST / 2954 / PATENT" on dial. Stamped inside case "2954" and "AT"; scratched "Heath"
Physical material: Gilt brass; enamelled dial; glass
Object type: Pedometer
Dimensions: Diameter: 40mm
Inventory No: 80983

Description

Pendulum mechanism, with single indicating hand; 12 "hour" dial, subdivided to quarters. Back of case engine-turned.

Could be opened for display to reveal pendulum.

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