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1977/004

16 in dumpy level in bronzed brass

c.1930

SKU: 1977/004 Categories: , ,

Description

16 in dumpy level in bronzed brass with longitudinal bubble and circular level over telescope mounted on a broad circular bearing on a tripod foot with tribrach. 3-screw levelling head.

For the tripod see https://ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/product/1977-004-1/.

Used for measuring vertical distance between points in conjunction with a levelling staff.

This item was donated by Carfrae & Morrison CE, Edinburgh. Professor Paxton donated to Heriot-Watt University a collection of letter and day books relating to Carfrae and Morrison. They are indexed on University’s Heritage and Information Governance website (https://www.calmview.eu/Watt/CalmView/Default.aspx?).

Additional information

Acquisition Number

1977/004
Item Type

Short Description

Dumpy level
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c.1930
Sub-items

Box and tripod (in Store Room)
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

None
Marks

"KELVIN & JAMES WHITE/GLASGOW & LONDON" and "No 16 1170 x".
Dimensions (mm)

Box: 488 (L) x 245 (W) x 187 (H)
Donor

Date Donated

December 1977
Materials

Bronzed brass
Condition

Good
Display Location

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