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Astronomy
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James Ferguson
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Ferguson, James
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Ferguson, James, 1710-1776
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Ferguson, James; J H Steward
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J H Steward
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compass
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cranes
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cranes; mechanical handling devices
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demonstration models
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demonstration models; orreries; planetaria (models)
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diptych sundial
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dividing engines
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dividing engines; globes (cartographic spheres)
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drawing; portrait
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brass (copper, zinc alloy)
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mahogany (wood)
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James Ferguson's crane, 1764-1776.
1764-1776
Ferguson solar chronometer
Model of Vauloue's pile driver
4 portrait miniatures or 'limnings'
circa 1730-1750
Compass and Sundial combined
1731-1776
Machine for dividing and ruling the brass meridian rings of globes &c
1755-1775
Orrery planetary model by James Ferguson, 1755-1756
1755-1756
