Large Vernier Calliper for Manufacturing Large Calibre Weapons, 1826-1867

Large vernier calliper by Troughton and Simms, mid 19th century

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Large vernier calliper by Troughton and Simms, mid 19th century
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Large vernier calliper by Troughton and Simms, mid 19th century, earliest date 1826, with wooden case.

Details

Category:
Industrial Metrology
Object Number:
1965-147
Materials:
brass body steel jaws
Measurements:
overall: 36.811 x 15.748 x 2.7559 in.; 93.5 x 40 x 7 cm
type:
vernier caliper
credit:
Staub, H.K.