Oil drip tray, from Foxton's patent perpetual log

Made:
1770-1820 in Deptford
Black painted tinplated tray thought to be an oil catcher for

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Black painted tinplated tray thought to be an oil catcher for
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Black painted tinplated tray thought to be an oil catcher for Foxon's patent perpetual log, with engraved reading dial, by William Foxon, Deptford in Kent (now in London), c1772

Details

Category:
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Object Number:
1857-51/2
Materials:
paint, steel (metal) and tin plated
type:
ships' log, speedometer, component - object and tray
credit:
J Taylor