Reproduction
Object Category
Dip Circle
Description
Circular faced instrument. Brass frame.Glass face. Magnetic needle pivoted on a horizontal axis. Stands on circular base with spirit levels and circular scale.
Needle is not fixed. Possible inclusion on the bottom of one of the glass faces. Back face is loose. Tarnishing on body and base. Golden colour with a lot of black markings. Top screws in the body are tarnished, bottom left screw is still shiny, bottom right screw is also tarnished.
Creator
W&J Gilbert, London (Maker)
Material
Dimensions
total height: 245 mm
base diameter: 180 mm
face diameter: 180 mm
base width: 207 mm Includes leg and diameter of base
face width: 228 mm Includes side arms and diameter of face
Collection
Physics
Accession Number
LDUSC-PHYSC-61
Alternative Number
61
Administration Name
UCL Science and Engineering Collections
