Phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills

Made:
1895-1905 in United Kingdom
designer:
Edmund James Mills
maker:
Unknown

Phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905. Plus height adjustable swivel stand on Museum base, tripod legs and 12 photographic plate plate holders (dark slides).

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1917-113
type:
phototheodolite
credit:
J.C. Stevens (Auction Sales)

Parts

Tripod for phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Tripod for phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Three tripod leg components for photo-theodolite designed by Prof. E. J. Mills, 1895-1905.

Measurements:
overall: 59 mm x 520 mm x 60 mm, .935kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , oak (wood) and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1917-113 Pt1
type:
instrument component , tripod - stand and phototheodolite
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Photographic plates for Phototheodolite, 1895-1905

Photographic plates for Phototheodolite, 1895-1905

Selection of 12 photographic plate holders (dark slides) for the photo-theodolite designed by Prof. E. J. Mills, 1895-1905. Each plate frame is numbered (1-12).

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 140 mm x 130 mm, 1.275kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , mahogany (wood) , ivory and rubber (unidentified - possibly ebonite)
Object Number:
1917-113 Pt2
type:
instrument component , plate holder and phototheodolite
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Part of phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Photo-theodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 158 mm x 182 mm, 2.675kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , glass , mahogany (wood) , alcohol and steel (metal)
Object Number:
1917-113 Pt3
type:
instrument component and phototheodolite
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Stand for phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Stand for phototheodolite, designed by Prof. E.J. Mills, 1895-1905

Height adjustable swivel stand on Museum mount, for photo-theodolite, designed by Prof. E .J. Mills, 1895-1905

Measurements:
overall: 290 mm x 230 mm x 152 mm, 4.6kg
Materials:
steel (metal) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , plywood , textile and adhesive
Object Number:
1917-113 Pt4
type:
instrument component and phototheodolite
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum