Coulson's slide rule

Made:
1835-1845 in London
maker:
Dring and Fage

Coulson's slide rule, "Dring and Fage, Makers, London", "S. Coulson, Engineer, Redcar" 9 1/2" x 1 7/8" in boxwood case covered with numerous data, c. 1840

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1954-301
Materials:
complete, box (wood) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 422 mm x 56 mm, .188 kg
type:
slide rule (coulson)
credit:
National Maritime Museum (Gabb Collection)