Artificial glass horizon, made by Thomas Jones, 62 Charing Cross, City of Westminster, London, around 1910. Consists of rectangular brass anodized base holding a blackened glass mirror plate with three levelling feet (lacking spirit level). Used by the British Hydrographic Office, marked with ownership number, F84 (adopted in February 1828).
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1911-216
- credit:
- British Admiralty (Hydrographic Department)