Collection

Pair of early callipers, by Gilbert

Made:: 1719-1749 in London

maker:: John Gilbert

Pair of early callipers, by Gilbert

Details

Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1914-891

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)

Measurements:: overall: 24 mm x 570 mm x 300 mm, 1.436 kg

type:: drawing instruments and callipers

credit:: Thomas H. Court

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