Altimeter, E.R. Watts & Son

E.R. Watts & Son Surveying Aneroid – Compensated

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2014.02.04
  • Made by: E.R. Watts & Son, London, England
  • Model: Unknown
  • Serial Number: Unknown
  • Date Made: Unknown
  • Approximate size: 8 cm in diameter x 3 cm dept
  • Accessories:
  • Condition: good

Commentary:

Brass altimeter with a glass cover. The instrument has a 1.5 diameter, brass, thumb screw sticking out of the top by 2 cm and a small swivel magnifying glass attached to the side. There is a brass ring attached to the housing holding the brass screw. There are various numerical dials and one needle that pivots from the centre of the instrument.

The script lettering indicates ” Surveying Aneroid Compensated” and the block lettering indicates “E.R.WATTS & SON LONDON, ENG. OTTAWA & WINNIPEG. ASCENT”

Source of Object: Donated by S.M. Loeppky, ALS.

Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.

References: Visit article The “Vagaries of that Instrument” – The Altimeter for more information.

Description by: Updated by Ed Titanich, September 27, 2024.