Tige de mesure télescopique ou règle détat-major pour arpenteurs fin XVIIIe siècle par Baker of boutiques London

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Late 18thC Surveyors Telescopic Measuring Rod or Staff Ruler by Baker of London.

The famous firm of Baker was established at 244 High Holborn, London in 1765 and run by Charles Baker (1820-1894) by 1851.

The company prospered on the sales of good quality microscopes, theolodites, surveyors equipment and accessories.

This brass & mahogany theodolite staff is no exception and dates to the later end of 18thC or early 19thC. One of the brass plates is engraved with the makers details and measures 63”L extending to 14ft and each section has a locking mechanism so it locks when extended.

Great decorative piece!

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