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LicenseCyclograph 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:
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overall: 145 mm x 160 mm x 60 mm, .756kg
- type:
- cyclograph
- credit:
- University College, London
