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Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12
Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel  indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12

LOT NO 1177

STOCK NO 130853

Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London,- George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) c1730, housing a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel indicating hand and engraved (formerly silvered) eight point compass rose to the centre, outer track divided into two-degree intervals and a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten minute intervals, mounted on a 12" cast brass four spoke circular table engraved on the circumference in one degree increments from 0-360 degrees, with makers name and mounting points for vertical sights. John Coggs is recorded as a mathematical instrument maker and engraver, working in Fleet Street from 1710-40 The introduction of advanced surveying instruments such as this circumferentor revolutionized the field of land surveying. Surveyors could now conduct their work with a level of precision that was previously unattainable, leading to more accurate maps and a better understanding of geographical features.

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Discover this exceptional George II brass circumferentor (theodolite) crafted by Ihon (John) Coggs of Fleet Street, London, circa 1730. This remarkable piece features a cylindrical glazed compass with a steel indicating hand, adorned with an engraved eight-point compass rose at its centre. The outer track is meticulously divided into two-degree intervals, complemented by a subsidiary Arabic numeral chapter ring divided into ten-minute intervals.

Mounted on a 12" cast brass four-spoke circular table, this circumferentor is a true masterpiece. The table is intricately engraved with one-degree increments from 0 to 360 degrees, showcasing the maker's name and mounting points for vertical sights. John Coggs, a renowned mathematical instrument maker and engraver, plied his trade on Fleet Street from 1710 to 1740, leaving behind a legacy of precision craftsmanship.

The advent of sophisticated surveying instruments like this circumferentor revolutionized the field of land surveying. Surveyors could now conduct their work with unparalleled accuracy, resulting in more precise maps and a deeper understanding of geographical features. Own a piece of history and craftsmanship with this exquisite George II brass circumferentor, available at Duggleby Auctioneers.



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