Ship's distance recorder, Foxton's patent perpetual log
1770-1810
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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
