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Precision Level with Clinometer by Cooke Troughton & Simms
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Precision Level with Clinometer by Cooke Troughton & Simms

1900 - 1920
Description

A brass and steel precision level with clinometer by Cooke Troughton & Simms of York, England, circa 1925.

Level scale marked: 1 DIV = 1 IN 10000

Clinometer scale marked: 1 DIV – 3 IN 1000 (1 DIV = 10 MINS ANGLE.)

End plate marked: MADE BY COOKE TROUGHTON & SIMMS AT YORK. ENGLAND. E.O.95255

Length: 21 cm.

In fitted case: 26 x 9 x 11 cm.

Cooke, Troughton & Simms, Buckingham Works, York, was a British instrument making firm formed in 1922 by the merger of T. Cooke & Sons and Troughton & Simms.

Literature on C.T.& S.: Instrument Makers to the World: History of Cook, Troughton and Simms, 1992, Anita McConnell.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Brass Precision Clinometer Level to the 1920s.

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Description
A brass and steel precision level with clinometer by Cooke Troughton & Simms of York, England, circa 1925.

Level scale marked: 1 DIV = 1 IN 10000

Clinometer scale marked: 1 DIV – 3 IN 1000 (1 DIV = 10 MINS ANGLE.)

fig 1. A precision spirit level with clinometer set on a steel and brass frame alongside its fitted mahogany transit case.
fig 1. Precision Level with Clinometer by Cooke Troughton & Simms

End plate marked: MADE BY COOKE TROUGHTON & SIMMS AT YORK. ENGLAND. E.O.95255

Length: 21 cm.

In fitted case: 26 x 9 x 11 cm.

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Cooke, Troughton & Simms, Buckingham Works, York, was a British instrument making firm formed in 1922 by the merger of T.
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Cooke & Sons and Troughton & Simms.

Literature on C.T.& S.: Instrument Makers to the World: History of Cook, Troughton and Simms, 1992, Anita McConnell.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Brass Precision Clinometer Level to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170836
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A precision spirit level with clinometer set on a steel and brass frame alongside its fitted mahogany transit case.
Precision level with clinometer by Cooke Troughton & Simms
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A precision spirit level with clinometer set on a steel and brass frame alongside its fitted mahogany transit case.
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FAQs

A precision level with a clinometer is a scientific measuring instrument designed to measure minute angles of slope, elevation, or inclination relative to gravity. Historically manufactured by specialized instrument makers such as Cooke, Troughton & Simms, these tools were essential for surveying, engineering, and military applications during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

These instruments were typically constructed from durable metals including lacquered brass, cast iron, and steel, often mounted on or housed within fitted hardwood boxes made of mahogany or oak. High-precision glass spirit vials filled with alcohol or ether were integrated into the metal frames to provide angular readings.

Authentic pieces generally feature clear maker stamps or trade plates reading Cooke, Troughton & Simms Ltd alongside engraved serial numbers. Genuine instruments display precise machining, dovetailed joinery on original transit cases, and age-appropriate oxidation on metal surfaces.

Scientific instruments function as accent objects on office desks, executive bookshelves, or sideboards within contemporary or industrial-themed interiors. Displaying the instrument alongside its opened original wooden case highlights the technical craftsmanship and timber finish.

Dust the instrument regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid stripping original lacquers or surface patina. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners, keep away from direct heat sources to protect delicate spirit vials, and apply natural beeswax polish to the wooden box periodically.
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