Silver Surveying Quintant
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Object number2018.00029
TitleSilver Surveying Quintant
CreatorCary (manufacturer)
DescriptionSilver miniature surveying quintant by Cary, London, dating from circa 1830. It is believed to have been used by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and bequeathed to his son Henry Marc Brunel. 3inch radius T-frame Cary on the cross bar with scale divided to 150 degrees, contained within a fitted box of issue with inset brass plate to lid inscribed 'HM Brunel'.
Production date circa 1830 - circa 1853
Production period19th century
Object namesurveying instrument
Object categorytool
Dimensions
- box height: 64 mm
box width: 117 mm
box depth: 115 mm
quintant height: 96 mm
quintant width: 110 mm
quintant depth: 45 mm
Credit linePurchased with support from the Arts Council England / V&A Purchase Grant Fund