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Surveyor's Cross, English, Later 19th Century

Inventory Number 81005

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.81005

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Provenance
Owned by R. T. Gunther
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated. "Prop. of / R. T. Gunther" written on scrap of paper inside box.
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Wood
Felt
Glass
Physical technique
Lacquered
Dimensions
Height: 176mm
Inventory No
81005

Description

Enclosed type with octagonal body and compass with clamp mounted on top. Sights in cardinal directions each have alternate slit and thread sights; the other four sights are slits with a viewing hole. With detachable mounting socket and fitted wooden box with suspension ring.

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