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GHR-KE-1983-00001 Registered

Mining theodolite

Carrick & Lowe, Edinburgh · 1889 · Made in United Kingdom

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Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-1983-00001
Object
Mining theodoliteVerified
Category
Scientific & precision instrument
Maker
Carrick & Lowe, EdinburghVerified
Serial number
Recorded by the registry · not shown publicly
Date
1889Documented (invoice, certificate or archive record)Verified
Made in
United Kingdom
Current location
Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered
19 Feb 1983

Physical description

Verified

Mining theodolite by Carrick & Lowe, with twin verniers reading to one minute. Used in Malindi for much of its working life.

Height
331 mm
Width
289 mm
Depth
263 mm
Weight
7.19 kg

Method: Measured at inspection

Materials
Lacquered brass, silvered scales, glass optics
Condition
Good — Complete, with wear consistent with age and use.Verified
Condition notes
Complete, with wear consistent with age and use.

Marks and inscriptions

“CARRICK & LOWE · No. ••••”

Provenance and custody history

Applicant-submitted

Adebayo Adebanjo, 1924: Passed by inheritance. Wanjiru Odhiambo, 1948: Inherited by the current custodian.

  1. 1889
    Carrick & Lowe Manufacture · United Kingdom
    Made and numbered ••••.
    VerifiedSource: Maker’s records
  2. 1924
    Adebayo Adebanjo Inheritance · Malindi
    Passed by inheritance.
    VerifiedSource: Bill of sale
  3. 1948
    Wanjiru Odhiambo Inheritance · Malindi
    Inherited by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Deed of gift
  4. 1983
    Wanjiru Odhiambo Registration · Malindi
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Inherited, 1948Verified

Inspections and verification

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.