A good English rectangular protractor in brass, engraved “F. Watkins”, circa 1760.
As well as the usual angular scale the instrument contains a diagonal scale for plotting distances on a map or plan ; on the other side, 7 mathematical scales and 5 reduction or chart scales.
Watkins was actif between 1747 and 1786, so we can date the instrument circa 1750-1760.
Good condition.
The instrument measures 15,7cmx4,8 cm.
15,7cmx4,8 cm.
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