Rolling parallel rule, made by John Benjamin Dancer

Made:
circa 1860 in Manchester
maker:
John Benjamin Dancer
Rolling parallel rule, made by John Benjamin Dancer

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Rolling parallel rule, made by Jq4art, Manchester, c.1860.

Graduated 1 to 12 inches to 0.1inch on two faces; and 0-42 in 1/4 inches; 15-0 in 3/4 inches; and 0-20 in 1/2 inches; and 0-11 inches. Rolling wheels also graduated.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
Y2003.23
Measurements:
Overall: 15 mm x 63 mm x 315 mm,
type:
parallel ruler