Theodolite

Telescopic sight mounted on vertical rack having a work scale of 90° - 0° - 90° with vernier reading (sliding secondary scale) to 5'. Horizontal scale 0° - 360°. Also has compass and bubble (spirit) level.
Original octagonal mahogany box.

Object Details

ID: NAV1453
Type: Theodolite
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Watkins & Smith
Date made: circa 1765
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 287 mm x 203 mm
Parts: Theodolite