Dumpy Level

Made:: 1880-1900 in Holborn

maker:: William Ford Stanley

'Dumpy' surveying level, aluminium, by W. F. Stanley & Co. Ltd

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'Dumpy' surveying level, aluminium, by W. F. Stanley & Co. Ltd
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'Dumpy' surveying level, aluminium, by W. F. Stanley & Co. Ltd., London, 1880-1900. Fitted with magnetic compass, serial no. 95186. Cross level spirit level and objective lens both missing.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1987-897

Materials:: aluminium alloy, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass and alcohol

Measurements:: overall: 190 mm x 365 mm x 130 mm, 1.695kg

type:: dumpy level

credit:: Christie's South Kensington Limited

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