2017/010
“Quickset” “Highway” general purpose tilting level made by Hilger & Watts Ltd, London
c.1942
10 in “quickset” “Highway” general purpose tilting level made by Hilger & Watts Ltd, London. Black lacquered brass and wood case. The main bubble tube is fitted on the side of the telescope and is fitted with a hinged mirror so that the reflection can be seen from the level of the eyepiece. There is a small circular bubble.
| Acquisition Number | 2017/010 |
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| Item Type | |
| Short Description | "Quickset" “Highway” by Hilger & Watts Ltd, London |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1943 |
| Sub-items | Wooden box |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | 74632 |
| Marks | "Watts London / HILGER & WATTS Ltd / No 74632 / MADE IN ENGLAND". The label has a number and date: "26058 3/3/43". |
| Dimensions (mm) | 255(L) x 80(W) x 136(H) |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | March 2017 |
| Materials | Brass |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
