Brass Helicograph, for drawing spirals

Made:
1850-1853 in London
maker:
W Elliott and Sons
Brass Helicograph - instrument for drawing spirals - by W

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Brass Helicograph - instrument for drawing spirals - by W
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Brass Helicograph - instrument for drawing spirals - by W Elliott & Sons in fitted wooden box (B975)

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1980-1172
Materials:
brass and case, wood
type:
helicograph and drawing instrument
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust