Callipers by H.gregory, c.1770

Made:
1744-1800 in London
maker:
Henry Gregory
Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century

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Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century
Science Museum Group
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Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gunners callipers, 6 inch by H.Gregory, brass 18th century. These callipers ere used for measuring the diameter of cannon balls, or by crossing the arms, the bore of a cannon..

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1919-3
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall (open): 3 mm x 172 mm x 165 mm, .094 kg
type:
calliper (gunnery)
credit:
Thomas H. Court