1973/004
5 in transit bronze lacquered theodolite
c.1910
5 in transit theodolite bronze lacquered divided on silver with double reading verniers reading to 30 seconds of arc (equipped with magnifiers) with trough compass straddle level tribrach and sliding stage (c.1910).
Reticle has three intersecting lines instead of usual cross hairs, but no stadia marks.
| Acquisition Number | 1973/004 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | 5 in transit theodolite |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1910 |
| Sub-items | Box |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | "TROUGHTON & SIMMS/LONDON". Parts marked "30J3" & "27H". In MS "City Architect's Office Edinburgh." inside box lid. |
| Dimensions (mm) | Box: 370 (L) x 317 (W) x 190 (H) |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | March 1973 |
| Materials | Black lacquered brass |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location | |
| Value | £400 |
