Side-telescope transit theodolite, British, 1890-1900

Made:
1890-1900 in London
maker:
Cary and Porter Limited
Side-telescope transit theodolite, 3-inch,  by Cary & Co

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Side-telescope transit theodolite, 3-inch, by Cary & Co
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Side-telescope transit theodolite, 3-inch, by Cary & Co, 7 Pall Mall, London, England, 1890-1900. Used on British Antarctic Expedition, 1900-1901.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1925-387
Materials:
iron, mahogany (wood), paper (fibre product), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, alcohol and silver (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 135 mm x 235 mm x 170 mm, 4.11kg
type:
transit theodolite
credit:
Admiralty Hydrographic Office