Folding rule clinometer with case, 1856-1862

Made:
1856-1862 in Strand
maker:
Elliott Brothers

Boxwood and nickel silver folding rule clinometer with magnetic compass and spirit level and case, by Elliott Brothers, 56 Strand, London, England, 1856-1862.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1982-1618
type:
clinometer rule
credit:
Bridgeman-Turner, M.D.

Parts

Case for folding rule clinometer, 1856-1862

Case for folding rule clinometer, 1856-1862

Case for Boxwood and nickel silver folding rule clinometer, by Elliott Brothers, 56 Strand, London, England, 1856-1862.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 75 mm x 53 mm, .03kg
Materials:
leather and cardboard
Object Number:
1982-1618 Pt1
type:
instrument case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of folding rule clinometer, British, 1856-1862

Part of folding rule clinometer, British, 1856-1862

Boxwood and nickel silver folding rule clinometer with magnetic compass and spirit level, by Elliott Brothers, 56 Strand, London, England, 1856-1862.

Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 165 mm x 50 mm, .185kg
Materials:
box (wood) , nickel silver (nickel, copper, zinc alloy) , glass , paper (fibre product) , steel (metal) and alcohol
Object Number:
1982-1618 Pt2
type:
instrument component and clinometer rule
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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