Azimuth circle
Grey painted brass circle. Prism mounting bracket, two-legged with tubular spirit level mounted across. Prism 45 x 33mm with engraved sighting line and adjustable in elevation by milled knob. Opposite is a curved brass counter-balance weight mounted on the circle.
Wooden case-Mahogany 245 x 247 x 130mm, baize lined and fitted. Instructions on label in base. Weights and thread in lid compartment. Leather strap.
Wooden case-Mahogany 245 x 247 x 130mm, baize lined and fitted. Instructions on label in base. Weights and thread in lid compartment. Leather strap.
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
ID: | ZBA0093 |
---|---|
Type: | Azimuth circle |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Imperial Optical; Imperial Optical Co, Toronto |
Date made: | circa 1940 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 130 mm x 245 mm x 245 mm |
Parts: | Azimuth circle |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.