Theodolite

Object detail

Accession number

2002.4.1

Maker

Troughton and Simms

Description

Theodolite with base on 3 adjustable legs. Central compass on 360 degree swivel. 2 glass and brass holders and 3 magnifying lenses to read engraved compass scale. 2 trunions mounted on base to hold theodolite. This is mounted on own base to allow fixing to trunions. 2 brass enclosed spirit levels 2 lenses for viewing elevation scale.

Marks

TROUGHTON & SIMMS / LONDON Impressed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Troughton and Simms. [Circa 1900]. Theodolite, 2002.4.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Theodolite Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Surveying & Navigational T&E Surveying Equipment

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Tools Industrial Heritage Technology

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