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.

Details

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