Automatic building level, British, 1957

Made:: 1957 in Debden

maker:: Hilger and Watts Limited

Cowley automatic level and bricklayer's stand

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Cowley automatic level and bricklayer's stand, by Hilger & Watts Ltd, Debden, London, Essex, England, 1957

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1959-259

Materials:: steel (metal), leather, anodised metal, glass and filler

Measurements:: overall: 215 mm x 203 mm x 105 mm, 1.25kg

type:: builder's level

credit:: The Rank Group Plc

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Automatic building level, British, 1957

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