Base (foot) from brass quadrant

SMG00029719

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Circular brass foot from portable brass quadrant of 18-inch radius with optical sights on a tripod stand by Dollond, London, larger side of foot is smooth and flat, tapers to a smaller diameter with concentric circle indentations

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1911-214/6
type:
quadrants
taxonomy:
  • measuring devices
  • measuring devices
  • measuring devices
  • measuring devices
credit:
British Admiralty (Hydrographic Department)