Everest pattern altazimuth theodolite, with case,1885-1895

Made:: 1885-1895 in York

maker:: T. Cooke & Sons

Everest pattern altazimuth theodolite, 5-inch, with case by T. Cooke & Sons, York, England, 1885-1895.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1895-49

type:: theodolite

credit:: Ordnance Survey

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Part of Everest pattern altazimuth theodolite, 1885-1895

Everest pattern altazimuth theodolite, 5-inch by T. Cooke & Sons, York, England, 1885-1895.

Measurements:: overall: 245 mm x 235 mm x 170 mm, 4.095kg

Materials:: glass , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , alcohol and silver (metal)

Object Number:: 1895-49 Pt1

type:: instrument component and theodolite

Case for Everest type altazimuth theodolite, British, 1885-1895

Case for Everest pattern altazimuth theodolite, 5-inch by T. Cooke & Sons, York, England, 1885-1895.

Measurements:: overall: 260 mm x 280 mm x 235 mm, 2.91kg

Materials:: mahogany (wood) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , oak (wood) , felt , paper (fibre product) and glass

Object Number:: 1895-49 Pt2

type:: instrument component and instrument case

Everest pattern altazimuth theodolite, with case,1885-1895

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Part of Everest pattern altazimuth theodolite, 1885-1895

Case for Everest type altazimuth theodolite, British, 1885-1895

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