Improved form of mechanical counter, late 19th century.

Made:
late 19th century in Leeds
Harding's improved counter by Harding, Richardson

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Harding's improved counter by Harding, Richardson
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Harding's improved counter by Harding, Richardson, Rhodes and Co. Ltd., Leeds. Revolution counters were devised to keep a record of the operation of machinery.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1986-628
Materials:
steel (metal), plastic (unidentified), glass and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 30 mm x 100 mm x 55 mm, 55 mm, 0.24 kg
type:
revolution counter
credit:
Mr R. Whitworth