Felt case for the largest of three double volvelles in brass

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Felt case for the largest of three double volvelles in brass
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Felt case for the largest of three double volvelles in brass, an example of Stanhope's logic demonstrators . Formerly the property of the Third Earl of Stanhope

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1995-289 Pt4

Materials:: felt and complete

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 5 x 125 mm

type:: instrument case

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Felt case for the largest of three double volvelles in brass

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