Plane-table

Table-16 x 13.5 x 0.75" (40.6 x 34.3 x 1.9cm). Wood with brass tripod mounting socket attached at centre of underside.
Compass-Dia. of bowl 5" (12.7cm). Wood frame which attaches to side of table. Paper card graduated to 32 points and to360 degs. There is a raised brass ring at edge of card also graduated to 360 degs.
Needle-Length 4" (10.2cm) blued steel with brass pivot cap at centre.
A brass tripod spigot is contained in box. In fitted wooden box 18 x 15.5 x 3.25" (45.7 x 39.4 x 8.9cm)

Object Details

ID: NAV1442
Type: Plane-table
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Adams, George
Date made: circa 1780
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 83 mm x 457 mm x 394 mm
Parts: Plane-table
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