Cased George IV Altazimuth Theodolite by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh RB Bate electrometers

electrometers

having not taken enough notice of the falling barometer

Comprised of an eight-inch brass dial with Arabic numeral divisions

and attain greater accuracy

William died in 1843 leaving a substantial business to his sons

Cased George IV Altazimuth Theodolite by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh RB Bate electrometersFor sale, a cased George IV altazimuth theodolite by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh. This rare example is comprised of a horizontal five inch divided circle which is coarse adjusted by hand and then finely adjusted by means of a knurled brass knob attached to top. The centre contains an expertly engraved and silvered compass with a small brass cam to the side of the case, to hold or release the movement. Two sides of the outer edge of the base are also