Vertical Force Instrument

Brass clock-shaped instrument. The needle rests across centre of dial on agate bearings in black painted brass mounts. Provided with needle liftering mechansim. A spirit level is fitted at top of instrument.

Object Details

ID: ACO0081
Type: Vertical Force Instrument
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dover, A. W.
Date made: 1880-1890; 1880-90
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 140 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm; Diameter: 102 mm