Description
Level in lacquered brass made by A Adie and Son, Edinburgh. The main bubble is fitted above the telescope and there is small circular bubble close to the eyepiece. 4-screw levelling head.
A collection of items owned by the Scotland Region of the Institution of Civil Engineers
2017/007
Level in lacquered brass made by A Adie and Son, Edinburgh
c.1860
Level in lacquered brass made by A Adie and Son, Edinburgh. The main bubble is fitted above the telescope and there is small circular bubble close to the eyepiece. 4-screw levelling head.
| Acquisition Number | 2017/007 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Level made by A Adie and Son, Edinburgh |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1860 |
| Sub-items | Wooden box |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | 339(L) x 65(W) x 170(H) |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | March 2017 |
| Materials | Lacquered brass |
| Condition | Fair to good. Significant loss of lacquer through use and the spirit has been lost from the small circular bubble. Leather straps to case have rotted. |
| Display Location | William Arrol Building. Level 3. West Stairs. Case 8. Top Shelf. |