Box sextant from the offices of Wolfe Barry

Made:
circa 1880-1918 in London
maker:
William Ford Stanley
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Box sextant from the offices of Wolfe Barry, c.1880-1918 with leather case. Made by William Ford Stanley. “Stanley, 3 Gᵗ [Great] Turnstile Holborn London” engraved above scale. Acquired with Tower Bridge plans from Sir John Wolfe Barry's office.

Details

Category:
Civil Engineering
Object Number:
2015-474
Materials:
glass, leather and metal (unknown)
type:
box sextant
credit:
Museum Purchase