Theodolite with circles of 6 and 4 inches

Made:
1876

Theodolite with circles of 6 and 4 inches, with spring fastening for plummet. Spirit level for the above

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1876-1195
type:
theodolite
credit:
Wanschaff, J.

Parts

Brass Theodolite mounted onto a shaft with a brass disc

Brass Theodolite mounted onto a shaft with a brass disc

Brass Theodolite mounted onto a shaft with a brass disc at the other end which is marked with degrees for recording surveying measurements.

Object Number:
1876-1195/1
type:
theodolite
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Spring fastening with hook for a Plummet

Spring fastening with hook for a Plummet

Spring fastening with hook to attach a stabilising plummet weight.

Object Number:
1876-1195/2
type:
fastener
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Spirit level for Theodolite

Spirit level for Theodolite

Sprit level which is placed on top of the base which is then adjusted to ensure measurements are accurate. Removed while Theodolite is in use.

Object Number:
1876-1195/3
type:
spirit level
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum