FINE CORNISH LEAN’S MINING DIAL BY NEWTON OF ST DAY.
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VERY GOOD GOLD LACQUERED LEAN DIAL/MINING THEODOLITE SIGNED: NEWTON LATE WILTON. ST DAY. CORNWALL.
( NEWTON PRE CROSS ST. CAMBORNE ) CAN BE USED AS CONVENTIONAL MINING DIAL WITH THE TALL SIGHTS OR THEODOLITE USE WITH THE INVERTED HALF CIRCLE WITH SHORT SIGHTS. SILVERED 5.1/4" INCH COMPASS BOX IS DIVIDED IN SINGLE DEGREES, VERNIER READING TO 2 MINUTES OF ARC. THE HALF CIRCLE DIVIDED IN 30' MINUTE DIVISIONS, VERNIER TO 1 MINUTE OF ARC. ORIGINAL MAHOGANY BOX 9.1/2" x 9.3/8" x 5" INCHES.
Circa
1860
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
WILLIAM WILTON W. 1825. D. APRIL 1860. EDWARD TIPPET NEWTON MARRIED WILTONS DAUGHTER.
THE DIAL COMES WITH A VERY GOOD DISPLAY STAND.
SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com
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MikeRead
Mike Read Antique Sciences
Based in Lelant, near St Ives, Cornwall, I have been trading since 1979, buying and selling scientific instruments and nautical antiques. Over the years I have acquired many rare and wonderful items for the trade and collectors alike. I hope this continues. Mike Read. Email: michaelread060@gmail.com
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