Description
14 in “Cooke’s Reversible” dumpy level with prismatic compass. 3-screw levelling head.
Used for measuring vertical distances between point in conjunction with a levelling staff. This instrument was used for levelling in Edinburgh.
A collection of items owned by the Scotland Region of the Institution of Civil Engineers
1973/007
14 in “Cooke’s Reversible” dumpy level
14 in “Cooke’s Reversible” dumpy level with prismatic compass. 3-screw levelling head.
Used for measuring vertical distances between point in conjunction with a levelling staff. This instrument was used for levelling in Edinburgh.
Acquisition Number | 1973/007 |
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Item Type | |
Short Description | "Cooke's Reversible" level |
Manufactured by | |
Date of Manufacture | c. 1920 |
Sub-items | Box and tripod with tribrach |
Supporting Items | None |
Makers Number | 10418 |
Marks | "L5" on box and tripod |
Dimensions (mm) | 400 (L) x 195 (H) x 150 (W) |
Donor | |
Date Donated | March 1973 |
Materials | Black lacquered brass |
Condition | Good |
Display Location | William Arrol Building. Level 3. West Stairs. Case 8. Middle Shelf. |