Geodetic theodolite by Carl Bamberg

Geodetic theodolite by Carl Bamberg, mid 20th century. One of two cases.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1949-12
type:
theodolite
credit:
Ministry of Supply (Directorate of Weapons Research)

Parts

Geodetic theodolite - case one of two

Geodetic theodolite - case one of two

This Geodetic Theodolite made by Carl Bamberg, was used for high-accuracy surveying tasks, particularly in geodesy. It dates c1900-49 and was part of the equipment held by the Ministry of Supply (Directorate of Weapons Research). This object is 1/2.

Measurements:
overall: 350 mm x 740 mm x 510 mm,
Materials:
steel (metal) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , wood (unidentified) and aluminium (metal)
Object Number:
1949-12 Pt1
type:
geodetic theodolite
Geodetic theodolite - Case two of two

Geodetic theodolite - Case two of two

This Geodetic Theodolite made by Carl Bamberg, was used for high-accuracy surveying tasks, particularly in geodesy. It dates c1900-49 and was part of the equipment held by the Ministry of Supply (Directorate of Weapons Research). There is incribed on the front of the object the initials "C.B" and suspected serial number of 10000. There is further text on the object, "Mäßig anziehen", which translates to "Tighten Moderately". This object is 2/2.

Measurements:
overall: 600 mm x 600 mm x 480 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , wood (unidentified) and glass
Object Number:
1949-12 Pt2
type:
geodetic theodolite