Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2016.01.03
- Made by: E.R. Watts & Son, London
- Model: Unknown.
- Serial Number: 4933
- Date Made: Circa 1910.
- Approximate size: Unknown.
- Accessories: Unknown.
- Condition: poor
Commentary:
This theodolite was made by E.R. Watts & Son, London. A geodetic theodolite that is similar to it is shown on pages 16 and 17 of an E.R. Watts and Sons Limited catalogue published in 1910. Two models were available, one with a 10” circle, the other with a 12” circle. Both were advertised as reading to one second and being “packed in two strong teak cases for transport.”
Source of Object: Donated by the Surveyor General Branch, Natural Resources, Canada.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit article Early Geodetic Theodolites were King for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 3, 2024.