Level

Level in oak case. It consists of a heavy brass bar 70.5cm long, fitted at each end with sights of the hair and slit type, one of which has a screw adjustment and the other a brass plummet. On the centre of the bar is a 10" spirit level, having two right and left scales of 10 divisions for accurate reading. At the sides are two 16 inch telescopes with cross wires to read in opposite directions.

Object Details

ID: NAV1425
Type: Level
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Rowley, John
Date made: circa 1700
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 75 mm x 720 mm x 148 mm
Parts: Level