Tilting Level

Description:

This somewhat unusual instrument has a micrometer screw at one end, to be used for fine adjustment, and its telescope has the same diameter from one end to the other. The “Bate London” inscription refers to Robert Brettell Bate, an instrument maker who was active during the first half of the 19th century.

Maker: Bate, Robert Brettell

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London, City of London

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.319793.2Accession Number: 239772Catalog Number: 319793.2

Object Name: leveltilting levelsurveyor's level

Measurements: overall: 7 cm x 33 cm x 13 cm; 2 3/4 in x 13 in x 5 1/8 intelescope: 12 in; 30.48 cmlevel vial: 5 1/2 in; 13.97 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-c2b0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_767133

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