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Brass Ship s Inclinometer on a Mahogany Back Board, circa 1925

$1,329.95
£975
€1,132.50
CA$1,832.33
A$1,998.42
CHF 1,058.63
MX$23,958.17
NOK 13,482.19
SEK 12,328.46
DKK 8,460.85

About the Item

A wall mounted 1920's brass ship's inclinometer in the form of a quadrant and dividers, on a moulded mahogany back board. Scale in degrees from the vertical to 45° of tilt/list. An inclinometer, or clinometer, is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope (or tilt) or elevation of an object with respect to gravity's direction. It used aboard a ship to measure the list when loading cargo and fuel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1925
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190223407852

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