Waywiser, British, 1739

Made:
1739 in Ipswich
maker:
James Knights
Brass and iron waywiser with wooden handle, by James Knights

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Brass and iron waywiser with wooden handle, by James Knights
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Brass and iron waywiser with wooden handle, by James Knights, Ipswich, England, 1739.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1951-29
Materials:
iron, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 265 mm x 1270 mm x 400 mm, 2.93kg
type:
odometer
credit:
Pratt & Sons Ltd.