Transit Theodolite, British Antarctic Expedition, 1901

Transit theodolite, 7-inch, by Elliott Brothers, 30 Strand, London, England, 1876-1900. Used on the 1901 British Antarctic Expedition, fitted with leather covers on knobs and exposed metal fittings. Originally property of the Hydrographic Office, British Admiralty.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1911-161
type:
transit theodolite
credit:
Admiralty Hydrographic Department

Parts

Part of transit theodolite, British Antarctic Expedition, 1901

Part of transit theodolite, British Antarctic Expedition, 1901

Transit theodolite, 7-inch, by Elliott Brothers, 30 Strand, London, England, 1876-1900. Used on the 1901 British Antarctic Expedition, fitted with leather covers on knobs and exposed metal fittings. Originally property of the Hydrographic Office, British Admiralty.

Measurements:
overall: 45 mm x 355 mm x 265 mm, 12.37kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , glass , leather , ivory and steel (metal)
Object Number:
1911-161 Pt2
type:
instrument component and transit theodolite
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