Accession No

2875

Brief Description

azimuth mirror, by Kelvin and Hughes Ltd., English, 1950 (c)

Origin

England

Maker

Kelvin and Hughes Ltd.

Class

miscellaneous

Earliest Date

1950

Latest Date

1950

Inscription Date

Material

metal (oxidised brass, brass); glass; wood

Dimensions

box breadth 314mm; depth 300mm; height 170mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Christie’s, South Kensington, London, England; lot 109, 26/08/1982.

Inscription

‘KELVIN & HUGHES LTD’ (on instrument)
‘NO 30155’ (on instrument)
‘KELVIN & HUGHES LTD
SERIAL NO 30155
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN’ (on instrument)
‘KELVIN & HUGHES LTD.
SOLE MAKERS
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN’ (on box)

Description Notes

Kelvin azimuth mirror, oxidised brass. Openwork ring, bubble level, 2 brass handles, 2 pointers. Inclined tube with magnifying lens. Horizontally pivoted prism with 2 knurled knobs marked with arrows. Two pivoted shades. Fitted wooden box with printed instructions.

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