Protractor (detail)

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This is a detail of a brass protractor made around 1810, probably by J & J. Gardner, scientific instrument makers based in Glasgow. The detail shows the makers' signature engraved on the base.

Ten inch brass protractor by J. and J. Gardner of Glasgow, c. 1810

The Gardner's family firm was established in 1799 by John Gardner, who had been James Watt's principal journeyman before setting up on his own. The firm became prolific makers of scientific instruments during the 19th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-839-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1988.85
• Date: Around 1810
  c. 1810
  
• Material: Brass. Inscription: J. & J. Gardner, Glasgow
  Protractor
  
• Dimensions: 255 mm x 125 mm
  
• What: Protractor
  
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• Who: J. and J. Gardner, Glasgow, Scotland (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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• 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 71 
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