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Bournier Compass with Clinometer, English?, 19th Century

Inventory Number 20524


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.20524

Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated; "£3.12" scratched on side.
Object type
Clinometer
Dimensions
Height: 53mm Width: 94mm Depth: 69mm Weight: 321g
Inventory No
20524
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Body containing lockable floating compass card, with universal joint and mounting socket, two folding sights (one slit, one thread), plummet clinometer under flip-up lid with reversed numerals viewed in mirror lid.