Copy of the Imperial Standard Yard by Dollond 1831

Made:
1831 in London
maker:
Dollond family

Copy of the Imperial Standard Yard by Dollond 1831, 3'3"x1 22/32"x7/16", in mahogany case, divided in inches, numbered 0 to 36, extra inch to left of zero, divided to 1/10 inch. Engraved "Royal Society no.46" "Dollond London". Fahrenheit 62 degree "From 0 to 36, 35: 99938 inches of the Imperial Standard Yard. H. Kater"

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1900-162
Materials:
complete, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and mahogany (wood)
Measurements:
overall: 11 x 42 x 1100 mm
type:
linear measure standard (imperial yard)
credit:
The Royal Society

Parts

Copy of the Imperial Standard Yard by Dollond 1831

Copy of the Imperial Standard Yard by Dollond 1831

Copy of the Imperial Standard Yard by Dollond 1831, divided in inches, numbered 0 to 36, extra inch to left of zero, divided to 1/10 inch. Engraved "Royal Society no.46" "Dollond London". Fahrenheit 62 degree "From 0 to 36, 35: 99938 inches of the Imperial Standard Yard. H. Kater"