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Transit Theodolite, by Troughton & Simms, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 90687


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.90687

Subject
Surveying
Item type
Object
Provenance
Transferred from the Department of Earth Sciences. Used in the Department of Surveying & Geodesy. Transfer per Dr. J. G. Olliver.
Primary inscriptions
"Troughton & Simms / London" engraved on base stand.
Object type
Theodolite
Dimensions
Height: 715mm Width: 508mm Depth: 508mm Weight: 44kg
Inventory No
90687
Accession Number
1986-15

Description

A wooden case with two metal handles containing a transit theodolite. The theodolite is mounted on a circular base and a horizontal axle. it has two spirit levels and the body tube is mounted between two wheels.