Waywiser by John Smeaton

Made:: 1701-1800 in England

maker:: John Smeaton

Waywiser by John Smeaton, England, mid 18th century

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1938-754

type:: odometer

credit:: Court, Thomas Henry

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Waywiser by John Smeaton

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