Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula

Made:
1699 in England
Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula

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Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula
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Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Arithmetical instrument known as a Rotula, engraved `For Adam Hepburne of Humbrie May 17 1699'. Formerly in the possession of Charles Stanhope, the third Earl of Stanhope.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1995-290
Materials:
brass and pivots & racket, iron
Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 125 mm, 0.29 kg
type:
circular calculating scale (rotula)
credit:
Chevening House Trust