Stereocomparator, B25, made by Cambridge Inst. Co. Ltd. no.C385155

Made:
1940-1950 in London
maker:
Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Limited
Stereocomparator, B25, made by Cambridge Inst. Co. Ltd. no.C385155

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Stereocomparator, B25, made by Cambridge Inst. Co. Ltd. no.C385155, with Ross binocular, no.2584, 1940-1950, size

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1987-1217
Measurements:
overall: 760 mm x 1160 mm x 850 mm,
type:
stereo-comparator
credit:
North East London Polytechnic (Barking)

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