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Altazimuth theodolite by Benjamin Cole & Son

1755-1765

Plane table outfit by Benjamin Cole

1750-1766

Level by Benjamin Cole

1750

Trade card: Benjamin Cole

1744-1748

Trade card: Benjamin Cole

1766-1782

Azimuth compass by Benjamin Cole (jnr.)

1766-1782

Surveyor's compass

1695-1766

Altazimuth theodolite

1766-1770

Mathematical and Optical Instruments...

1740-

Cuff microscope with drawer in base

1720-1750
Model to demonstrate the Transit of Venus, by Benjamin Cole & Son, 1748-1761.

Model to demonstrate the Transit of Venus

Altazimuth theodolite, 1731-1766

1731-1766

Brass framed octant.

1758-1763

Mahogany and brass reflecting quadrant

1748
Terrestrial achromatic telescope with ten-sided mahogany body tube, objective lens engraved 'Dollond, Inuenter, London' on dust cover, and five-lens eyepiece engraved 'Cole. Maker. No.136. Fleet. Street. London.' on barrel

Terrestrial achromatic telescope with ten-sided mahogany body tube

1760-1769
Large orrery with twelve sided mahogany base and armillary bands showing six planets out to Saturn. Unsigned by the maker but probaby made by T. Wright or B.Cole, mid 18th century. Small plate indicates that it was repaired by Nairne & Blunt in 1790.

Orrery planetary model probably Thomas Wright, 1740-1747

1740-1747