Removable mahogany side panel

PART OF:: Optical balance level

Made:: 1700-1799 in England

maker:: Unknown

Removable mahogany side panel, for optical balance level
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Removable mahogany side panel, for optical balance level, after a type used in the 17th Century, British, 1700-1799

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1913-258/2

Materials:: lead (metal), mahogany (wood), wood (unidentified), wood veneer, iron, steel (metal), glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)

Measurements:: Overall: 245 mm x 180 mm x 100 mm, .965 kg

type:: panel - surface component

credit:: Court, Thomas Henry

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Removable mahogany side panel

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