Hirth minimeter

Made:
circa 1920; 1907 in Southmead
Hirth minimeter, reading to 1/10,000 of an inch

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Hirth minimeter, reading to 1/10,000 of an inch
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Hirth minimeter, reading to 1/10,000 of an inch, with pillar stand; made c 1920 to a 1915 patented design.

Details

Category:
Industrial Metrology
Object Number:
1921-140
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
overall: 425 mm x 240 mm diameter
type:
lever micrometer comparator
credit:
New Fortuna Machine Co.