A mid-19th Century brass framed Borola-type vernier reflecting circle,signed J.& I.Hardy London the inset silver outer scale reading 10°-720°, a brass inner scale reading 120°-0°-120° with adjustable traversing stops for limiting the arc of the pivoted index arm, mounted on another pivoted arm carrying a double clamp assembly for holding the telescope and horizon glass, shades and outer 'V'sight, in fitted mahogany case with handle and other accessories, with engraved trade label - 11¾in(30cm)wide

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A mid-19th Century brass framed Borola-type vernier reflecting circle,signed J.& I.Hardy London the inset silver outer scale reading 10°-720°, a brass inner scale reading 120°-0°-120° with adjustable traversing stops for limiting the arc of the pivoted index arm, mounted on another pivoted arm carrying a double clamp assembly for holding the telescope and horizon glass, shades and outer 'V'sight, in fitted mahogany case with handle and other accessories, with engraved trade label - 11¾in(30cm)wide
Literature
Cf:J.A.Bennett The Divided Circle p.135

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