Cyclograph in fitted mahogany box

Cyclograph in fitted mahogany box, by W & S Jones, London Cyclograph by W & S Jones in fitted mahogany box. Top 3/4 view Cyclograph by W & S Jones in fitted mahogany box

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Cyclograph in fitted mahogany box, by W & S Jones, London
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Cyclograph by W & S Jones in fitted mahogany box. Top 3/4 view
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Cyclograph by W & S Jones in fitted mahogany box
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cyclograph in fitted mahogany box, by W & S Jones, London, England, 1791-1859

This attractive instrument was used to draw circles or arcs of circles of any size. The horizontal wheels are adjusted to give the required angle between the two outermost rollers, which dictates the radius. Simply pushing the instrument causes the pen, situated between the rollers, to describe a circle.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1983-1307
Materials:
mahogany (wood), metal, carbon graphite, brass, felt, steel (metal), wood (unidentified) and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 145 mm x 160 mm x 60 mm, .756kg
type:
cyclograph
credit:
University College, London