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A cased Stadium' an instrument for the rapid measuring of distance of an observed point, (used by the army for musket-rifle practice). In original case with label of maker's: Elliot Brothers.
Realised: $120 plus premium
Current Bid $120 (1 bid, reserve met)
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Lot Details
Originally designed by Maj A C Cooke and introduced in its present form by Maj Gen Hay (c1850). It consist of two wooden bi-pods with an arm between the two, graduated in yards with a sighting pointer and a 20 yard chain. It all fits into a wooden case 1630 mm x 170 mm x 110 mm. The bi-pods are W D Broad arrow marked. Manufactured by Elliott Bros, 149 strand. Provenance: Dunbar Sloane, 27/07/2003, Lot 444. $1000
