[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
72/39/1-2
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is part of a Theodolite set used, which was used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles by means of a telescope, the movements of which can be accurately marked on two graduated circles. The smaller of two theodolites, this example engraved Cary, Strand, London.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
Wooden box containing small theodolite instrument.
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘Theodolite // Tripod- brown wood // Instrument- black and gilt // Tripod- wood // Instrument- metal glass // small instrument- stem- cary Strand, London // Gift- J. Calvert- parsonages offices, Diocesan Office, Durham’
[nb-NO]Production place[nb-NO]
Strand [Westminster]
[nb-NO]Object name[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]Dimensions[nb-NO]
- Length 260 mm
- Width 150 mm
- Height 80 mm
