Mining transit theodolite, 4.5-inch, Troughton & Simms, with fitted box and tripod

Mining transit theodolite, 4.5-inch, by Troughton & Simms, London, England, 1901-1915

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1946-200
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, felt, wood (unidentified), paper (fibre product), cotton thread, steel (metal), leather, alcohol and string
Measurements:
overall: 182 mm x 385 mm x 333 mm, 10.855kg
type:
transit theodolite
credit:
Imperial College of Science & Technology

Parts

Tripod for mining transit theodolite

Tripod for mining transit theodolite

Tripod

Object Number:
1946-200 Pt1
type:
tripod
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Mining transit theodolite in purpose built box with accessories

Mining transit theodolite in purpose built box with accessories

Mining transit theodolite in purpose built box with accessories

Object Number:
1946-200/2
type:
theodolite
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum