One of three double volvelles in brass

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One of three double volvelles in brass
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One of three double volvelles in brass, an example of Stanhope's logic demonstrator. Formerly the property of the Third Earl of Stanhope

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1995-289 Pt2

Materials:: brass, iron and complete

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 8 x 50 mm

type:: logic demonstrator

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