Summary
Miner's dial manufactured by T.B. Jordan in London.
A circumferenter is a surveyor's tool used for measuring horizontal angles.
Physical Description
Two circular brass scales and silver dial. The tool is largely constructed from copper alloy components, with the exception of the dial face which is constructed from iron based alloy. There is a small sight at one end of the top component.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Museum of Victoria, 1871
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Maker
Thomas B. Jordan, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1830
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Inscriptions
Inscribed: "T.B. JORDON, LONDON"
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
170 mm (Length), 130 mm (Width), 140 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
132 mm (Length), 167 mm (Width), 142 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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