Altazimuth theodolite, British, 1785-1795

Made:: 1790 in London

maker:: Robert Tangate

Altazimuth theodolite, 7-inch, by Robert Tangate, London

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Altazimuth theodolite, 7-inch, by Robert Tangate, London, England, 1785-1795

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1980-15

type:: theodolite

credit:: Bennett, Mrs. V.H.

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Altazimuth theodolite, British, 1785-1795

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