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Artificial Horizon, by Dollond, London, 1820s

Inventory Number 39059


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39059

Item type
Object
Makers
Dollond
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
"Dollond London" [engraved on base].
Physical material
Wood
Metal
Ethanol
Object type
Artificial horizon
Inventory No
39059

Description

Brass with white opaque glass reflecting surface, mounted in circular brass case with three levelling-screws. With brass venting screw and separate funnel in mahogany case with instructions pasted in the lid.