Adjustable crosshead, French, 1801-1830

Made:: 1801-1830 in Paris

maker:: Fraget, F.

Adjustable crosshead with compass and telescope in fitted box

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Adjustable crosshead with compass and telescope in fitted box, by F. Fraget, Paris, 1801-1830.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1985-69

Materials:: glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), silver (metal), alcohol, pine (wood), oak (wood), iron and felt

Measurements:: overall: 128 mm x 325 mm x 270 mm, 4.03kg

type:: cross-head

credit:: Phillips

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Adjustable crosshead, French, 1801-1830

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