Patent prismatic clinometer, British, 1810 -1826

Patent prismatic clinometer and compass in sharkskin case by C

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Patent prismatic clinometer and compass in sharkskin case by C
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Patent prismatic clinometer and compass in sharkskin case by C. A. Schmalcalder, 82 Strand, London, England, 1810-1826 .

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1983-1479
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron, glass, wood (unidentified), felt, shagreen and silver (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm, .555kg
type:
clinometer, prismatic compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Antiquarian Scientist