Accession No

2885

Brief Description

level, by Watkins and Hill, English, 2/4 19th Century

Origin

England; London; Charing Cross

Maker

Watkins and Hill

Class

surveying

Earliest Date

1825

Latest Date

1850

Inscription Date

Material

metal (brass); wood

Dimensions

box length 291mm; breadth 153mm; height 56mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Saul Muskowitz, Massachusetts, USA; Spring Catalogue 1982, 1982.

Inscription

‘Watkins & Hill, Charing Cross, London ‘

Description Notes

Brass; pin hole and window sights through uprights at either end of support for long bubble; mount below support with knurled thumb screw for levelling and brass leaf spring; socket for attachment to tripod. Fitted wooden box.

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