Prismatic compass & clinometer, British, 1801-1830

Made:
1801-1830 in Strand
maker:
William Cary
Prismatic compass with clinometer attachment, by William Cary

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Prismatic compass with clinometer attachment, by William Cary
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Prismatic compass with clinometer attachment, by William Cary, Strand, London, England, 1801-1830

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1917-78
Materials:
case, brass, quadrant, brass and sights, brass
Measurements:
dial ring: diameter 68 mm
case: diameter 79 mm
overall, open: height 95 mm
type:
prismatic compass, magnetic compass and clinometer
credit:
Cheshire, F.J.

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