100-foot surveying chain, made by J. G. Chesterman, Sheffield, c.1885.
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- Y1991.44.2
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and leather
- Measurements:
-
overall: 120 mm x 270 mm,
- type:
- surveying instrument
- credit:
- Purchased From Christie's
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