Tripod stand

PART OF:
Pair of compensation bars and accessories - two trestles
Made:
1920-1950 in United Kingdom
maker:
Unknown

Tripod stand, to support Surveyor's compensation bar, unknown maker, British, 1920-1950

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1990-229 Pt6
type:
stand - support furniture
credit:
Ordnance Survey

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