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)
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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