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Artificial Horizon

c. 1830 - c. 1865 · lead (metal); iron (metal); paper; wood (plant material); water; brass (alloy); cloth; glass

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Artificial horizon with spirit level and handwritten explanation in mahogany box. The circular horizon consists of darkened glass on a lead plate in a brass tripod with adjustable feet. The spirit level has a scale from 0 in the middle to 40 on both sides on top; with a spring in the base, the level is secured in the corner in which it is placed. The handwritten explanation is in French.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

measuring instrument

Credit lineArtificial Horizon. c. 1830 - c. 1865. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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