Oak case with key for Graham's brass standard yard in brass

Made:: London

maker:: George Graham

Oak case with key for Graham's brass standard yard in brass, bar measures 42" x 1/2" x 1/4". Engraved "Royal Society 41" "Exch" "Exch" E". F". Divided in feet

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Category:: Weighing & Measuring

Object Number:: 1900-159 Pt1

type:: case - container

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
container - receptacle

credit:: The Royal Society

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Oak case with key for Graham's brass standard yard in brass

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