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A Rare George V Silver Map Opisometer/ Meilograph
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A Rare George V Silver Map Opisometer/ Meilograph

REF: ACA1326 / LA514467
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Description
An extremely rare silver opisometer or meilograph from the reign of King George V. Opisometers are desirable items, used mainly for measuring curved lines on maps such as roads and rivers. Rarely found in hallmarked silver, this particular example has a attaching loop to the top for a Albert chain or similiar. A superb and interesting collector's piece with a practical use. Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Maker :- John Henry Hill (1917-26). Date :- London C1920.
measurements
Length from attaching loop to scroll wheel :- 6.5 cms. Diameter :- 3.8 cms. Depth :- 1 cm.
declaration
Andrew Cox Antiques has clarified that the A Rare George V Silver Map Opisometer/ Meilograph (LA514467) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1920
condition
Very good, with no dents or splits to the silver. Slight staining to the dial on one side at the top, both dials clear and readable. One face has a crack to the glass, which does not affect use and is commensurate with age and use.
location
This A Rare George V Silver Map Opisometer/ Meilograph is located in Norfolk, United Kingdom
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