Universal instrument by William Simms

Made:: 1821-1826 in London

maker:: William Simms

Universal instrument by William Simms, London; double circle 15in. diameter, base circle 16in. diameter.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1935-641

type:: universal circle

credit:: Bower, W.L.N.

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Universal instrument by William Simms

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