Universal angle measuring instrument, European, 1790-1810

Made:
1790-1810 in Europe
Small universal instrument in box, unsigned, European, 1790-1810

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Small universal instrument in box, unsigned, European, 1790-1810
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Small universal instrument in box, unsigned, European, 1790-1810

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1957-226
Materials:
leather, silk, hair, felt, wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and mahogany (wood)
Measurements:
overall: 32 mm x 138 mm x 136 mm, .24kg
type:
alidade - surveying
credit:
Adams, F.N.