Tripod

2017/001.1

Tripod for 13 in brass “Y” level

c.1815

SKU: 2017/001.1 Categories: All items, Levels, Surveying Equipment

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Tripod for a “Y” level. For the level see https://ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/product/2017-001/.

Acquisition Number	2017/001.1
Item Type	Tripod
Short Description	Tripod for a "Y" level
Manufactured by	Miller & Adie, Edinburgh
Date of Manufacture	c. 1815
Sub-items	None
Supporting Items	None
Makers Number	None
Marks	"Miller & Adie / Edinburgh"
Dimensions (mm)	1250 (H)
Donor	Mr James Beattie
Date Donated	January 2017
Materials	Wood and brass
Condition	Good
Display Location	William Arrol Building. Level 3. West Stairs. Case 9. Base.

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