Surveying Compass

Made:
1845-1855 in Manchester
maker:
John Benjamin Dancer
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Surveying Compass
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Surveying Compass
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Surveying Compass
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Surveying Compass
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Surveying compass in wooden case, made by J. B. Dancer, Manchester. Surveyors level probably used in mines.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1974.64
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 205 mm x 330 mm x 170 mm,
type:
compass
credit:
Gift of Mr Mullineux