Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer, c.1860

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Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer, c.1860
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Gyroscope, made by J. B. Dancer, 1855-1865.

John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) was one of Manchester's most important scientific instrument makers. Dancer became well known for the quality of his microscopes and particularly for selling good-quality instruments at a relatively low price.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1997.6.6
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
box (closed): 245 mm x 140 mm x 140 mm, 111 mm,
type:
gyroscope
credit:
Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society