Brass beam compass in walnut case; divided to 13 inches

Brass beam compass in walnut case; divided to 13 inches

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Brass beam compass in walnut case; divided to 13 inches
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Brass beam compass in walnut case; divided to 13 inches, reading by vernier to 0.01 inches; engraved "L. Casella, London"; same length divided also to 108, reading to 1/100; one screw from box missing, also pen and pencil

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1923-416
type:
compasses (drawing instruments) and beam compasses
credit:
C.F. Casella and Company