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LicenseCombined compass and clinometer in Captain Burnier's design
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Combined compass and clinometer in Captain Burnier's design, made by Bulbreck the elder of Paris, mid 19th century
The inscription engraved on the top of this instrument designed by Captain Burnier reads; 'Balbreck aine Consteur / 81 Bart, Montparnasse / Paris'. Magnetic compasses are portable and easy to use for rapid surveying where high accuracy is not required. The compass disk and clinometer plate are enclosed in a brass case.
Details
- Category:
- Surveying
- Object Number:
- 1916-64
- Materials:
- casing, brass and tripod mounting, brass
- Measurements:
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overall: height 116 mm
width 48 mm
length 76 mm
- type:
- magnetic compass and clinometer
- credit:
- Court, Thomas Henry
