Allbrit compensating polar planimeter

Made:: 1969-1976 in London

manufacturer:: W F Stanley and Company Limited

Allbrit compensating polar planimeter with two sliding bars

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Allbrit compensating polar planimeter with two sliding bars
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Allbrit compensating polar planimeter with two sliding bars [pin & magnifier tracer] weighted arm in wooden case by Stanley, London. Model A8031 & A8032 calibrated for Imperial Measure, with magnifier and serial number, 32390.

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 2000-1469

Materials:: brass, steel, glass, wood, felt and incomplete

Measurements:: overall (case): 42 x 428 x 104 mm

type:: planimeter

credit:: Imperial College of Science,Technology & Medicine (Spectroscopy Group)

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Allbrit compensating polar planimeter

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