Mining compass & clinometer, German, 1901-1907

Made:: 1901-1907 in Bad Liebenwerda

maker:: R. Reiss

Mine surveyor's hanging compass and clinometer by R

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Mine surveyor's hanging compass and clinometer by R. Reiss, Bad Liebenwerda, Germany, 1901-1907, in case.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1967-463

Materials:: wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), felt, steel (metal), glass, canvas, plastic (unidentified), leather and cotton thread

Measurements:: overall: 185 mm x 340 mm x 145 mm, 2.345kg

type:: mining dial, circumferentor, magnetic compass and clinometer

credit:: Royal School of Mines

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Mining compass & clinometer, German, 1901-1907

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