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Tripod

1977/008.1

Tripod for a mining dial

c.1850

SKU: 1977/008.1 Categories: , ,

Description

Tripod for a mining dial. For the mining dial see https://ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/product/1977-015/.

The legs are in two parts lengthwise being joined by brass screw connectors – the total leg length is 1.42 m with the shorter length being .65 m. It is designed to be used with full or shortened lengths.

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

1977/008.1
Item Type

Short Description

Mining dial, Tripod for a mining dial
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1850
Sub-items

None
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

None
Marks

None
Dimensions (mm)

1420 (H)
Donor

Date Donated

December 1977
Materials

Wood and metal
Condition

Good
Display Location

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