National Museums of Scotland - Mining dial Text only version Search Home Search Advanced Fielded Projects Help Record Mining dial < 1 of 1 > Back probably made in Edinburgh 000-100-102-759-C © National Museums Scotland Mining dial This brass mining dial was made around 1850, probably by Alexander Adie & Son, scientific instrument makers based in Edinburgh. Despite its name the mining dial was used in a wide range of local and estate surveying. The mining dial has two opposing slit and window sights. The silvered dial shows the four cardinal points and has a scale divided into 360 degrees marked at half degree intervals. Engraved on the dial plate is 'Adie & Son/ Edinburgh'. Record details To search on related items, click any linked text below. Online ID: 000-100-102-759-C Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland Project description | View all records in project Ref: National Museums Scotland T.1980.148 Date: Around 1850 c. 1850 Material: Brass. Inscription: Adie & Son Edinburgh Dimensions: 171 mm D What: Subject: Who: Adie and Son, Edinburgh (Maker) Arthur Frank Collection of Scottish Scientific Instruments Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh Event: Description: Glazed circular compass in brass with silvered dial, recessed circular level, 2 folding opposed slit and window sights and socket mount, signed by Adie and Son of Edinburgh, c. 1850 References: Clarke, T.N., Morrison-Low, A.D. & Simpson, A.D.C. Brass & glass scientific instrument making workshops in Scotland as illustrated by instruments from the Arthur Frank Collection at the Royal Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989. p 70 T.N. Clarke, A.D. Morrison-Low and A.D.C. Simpson (1989): "Brass and Glass Translations: Related Records: < 1 of 1 > Back Powered by Scran
