Pocket case of silver mathematical instruments
- maker:
- Thomas Heath
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Pocket case of silver mathematical instruments comprising: 4 1/2" plotting scale engraved "T Heath Fecit"; 6" folding scale stamped with the mark of Paul Crespin (1720); 4" dividers with detachable points; and a holder with pencil point and pen point for dividers, in silver mounted black leather case (4 7/8" x 1 1/4" x 3/4"), c. 1730
Details
- Category:
- Mathematics
- Object Number:
- 1954-327
- Materials:
- silver (alloy), steel (metal), copper (alloy) and leather
- Measurements:
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overall (case lying flat): 20 mm x 125 mm x 35 mm, 0.11 kg
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum (Gabb Collection)
