Circular instrument dividing engine, possibly made by Anthony James Lear, London, England, around 1850. Consists of cast brass, dividing plate (15 7/8-inch), with six spokes and inner and outer circles is supported on heavy triangular framework. The dividing screw design is similar to that used on Allan's Dividing Engine (Inv. No.1932-23).
Details
- Category:
- Industrial Metrology
- Object Number:
- 1930-367
- Measurements:
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Accessories (2 of 2): 130 mm x 570 mm x 440 mm,
Circular instrument (1 of 2): 267 mm x 610 mm x 565 mm,
- type:
- circular dividing engine
- credit:
- Parsons, W V
