Small trial piece for calculating machine invented by Charles Stanhope in 1777 with case

Made:: 1777 in Chevening

maker:: James Bullock

Small trial piece for calculating machine invented by Charles Stanhope in 1777 with case, see Inv. 1872-137, probably made James Bullock.

Details

Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1905-148

Materials:: brass, iron, ivory, mahogany and complete

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 145 x 130 x 50 mm

type:: model (calculating machine)

credit:: Major-General H.P. Babbage

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