Ship's distance recorder, Foxton's patent perpetual log and drip tray

Made:
1770-1810 in Deptford
maker:
Unknown
Ship's distance recorder, Foxton's patent perpetual log and drip tray Ship's distance recorder, Foxton's patent perpetual log and drip tray
Ship's distance recorder, Foxton's patent perpetual log and drip tray Ship's distance recorder, Foxton's patent perpetual log and drip tray

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Brass recorder mechanism on wood mount with painted tin plated metal tray from Foxon's patent perpetual log, with engraved reading dial, by William Foxon, Deptford in Kent (now in London), c1772 (see note).

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1857-51
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 155 mm x 228 mm, 2.18 kg
type:
ships' log
credit:
J Taylor