Mathematical models, early 18th century.

Made:
1713-1750 in England
maker:
Unknown
Five boxwood mathematical models to illustrate John Keill's

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Five boxwood mathematical models to illustrate John Keill's course of trigonometry and a part made wooden model of a cube; in a mahogany box

Set of mathematical models in mahogany box, early to mid 18th century. The models were said to illustrate John Keill's course of trigonometry but do not relate to his published work.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1994-193
Materials:
boxwood, mahogany and brass
Measurements:
Box: length 225 mm
width 150 mm
height 80 mm
type:
set of mathematical models
credit:
Sotheby's (New Bond St)