Summary
Primitive form of wooden hodometer or waysider with a metal wheel set in its framework that also contains a measuring dial. The device was used in surveying to measure distance. Made in England, circa 1810.
Physical Description
Hodometer features finely painted black & white dial marked in miles, yards & poles. Brass hands of dial are replacements. Iron rimmed wheel with turned wood spokes. Original painted wooden frame.
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Overall Dimensions
110 cm (Length), 28 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
580 mm (Length), 260 mm (Width), 1120 mm (Height)
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