Portable transit instrument of 2-inch aperture by Pallant

Made:
1839-1869 in London

Portable transit instrument of 2-inch aperture by Pallant, London with two cases.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1979-155
Materials:
brass, steel and glass
Measurements:
overall: 720 x 440 x 610 mm
type:
transit instrument
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust

Parts

One of two cases for transit telescope by Pallant

One of two cases for transit telescope by Pallant

One of two cases for transit telescope by Pallant, London.

Measurements:
case: 200 x 560 x 440 mm
Materials:
wood
Object Number:
1979-155 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
One of two cases for transit telescope by Pallant

One of two cases for transit telescope by Pallant

One of two cases for transit telescope by Pallant, London.

Measurements:
case 2: 150 x 680 x 450 mm
Materials:
wood
Object Number:
1979-155 Pt2
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments

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