Collection

12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver

Made:
1733-1795 in London
maker:
George Adams
12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver, made by G 12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver, made by G
12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver, made by G 12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver, made by G

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12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver, made by G
Science Museum Group Collection
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12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver, made by G
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

12 inch architectonic sector in ivory and silver, made by G. Adams (2 small clamps screws missing)

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1927-1010
Materials:
ivory, silver, metal (unknown) and complete
Measurements:
Overall: 320 mm x 345 mm x 15 mm, 0.4 kg
type:
proportion drawing instruments and architectonic sectors
credit:
Chilver, L.

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