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Backstaff
Maker
E. Blow
Inscriptionssur la traverse : ~ LONDON ~ \ Made By E : BLOW in Plow Alley \ at Vnion Staires Wapping 1736 ~; sur la plaquette d'ivoire : for. Walter Quarme ~ \ Sep. Ye. 29 : 1736 ~
Date
1736
Medium / Technique
Wood, mahogany; ivory
Cut, engraved and assembled
Cut, engraved and assembled
DimensionsWidth: 34.1 cm (13 7/16 in.)
Thickness: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Length: 60.3 cm (23 3/4 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1979.37.2 a-c
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
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