Circular protractor 7 7/8 inch

Made:
1751-1773 in London
maker:
Heath and Wing
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Circular protractor 7 7/8 inch, brass by Heath & Wing, London, mid 18th century, divided in degrees, and reading by vernier to 5 minutes

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1919-5
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 10 mm 210 mm, 0.23 kg
type:
drawing instruments and circular protractors
credit:
Thomas H. Court