Instrument - Protractometer - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

2007.138

Maker

Wiseco

Description

An Opticians measuring instrument. Possibly a Protractometer. Cream coloured, cast iron frame in the shape of a microscope. The device has several mirrors, an external lens and light, and various dials and holders. There is an electrical cable attached for the light. Manufactured by WISECO, London.

Marks

WISECO / LONDON Maker's Plate
Made in [...] Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron
Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Wiseco. Instrument - Protractometer, 2007.138. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Eye Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Medical & Psychological T&E Medical Instruments

Production place

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

Collection type

Health Sciences Technology

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Instrument - Protractometer