Level

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.

Acquisition Number	1973/007
Item Type	Level
Short Description	"Cooke's Reversible" level
Manufactured by	T Cooke & Sons Ltd, London & York
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	The Corporation of the City of Edinburgh
Date Donated	March 1973
Materials	Black lacquered brass
Condition	Good
Display Location	William Arrol Building. Level 3. West Stairs. Case 8. Middle Shelf.