measuring machine, photographic plate

Shallow wooden box containing instrument, inscription in lid: "Presented by Mrs Franklin-Davidson, 1916 June 10, Inv = p77, Letter E2". Trade card in lid: "Made by W.F. Stanley, 13 Railway Approach, London Bridge, SE".
Measuring instrument in 2 main parts, which slide together at right angles. Measuring scales on side. Inscription on instrument: "Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London". Two small metal fixings, two small pieces of glass, one with measuring scales printed on one side.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0689
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: measuring machine, photographic plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W. F. Stanley & Co Ltd
Date made: Unknown
People: Royal Greenwich Observatory
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 49 mm x 493 mm x 245 mm
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