Artist/Maker
Short Bros.
Related person
T. O. M. Sopwith
Related person
P. W. Paddon
Altimeter
1890-1920
Place madeLondon, England, Europe
Leather, metal, glass
Overall: 2 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 14.6 x 13.3 cm )
INV.905
DescriptionHand-held altimeter in cylindrical leather case.MarkingsStamped on lid of case: "T. O. M. SOPWITH / & / P. W. PADDON, / AERO CLUB, U. K. / LONDON. / SHORT BROS. / AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS / LONDON."; printed at center of dial: "T. O. M. Sopwith / & / P. W. Paddon / Aero Club U. K. / LONDON / SHORT BROTHERS / AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS / LONDON / COMPENSATED"
ClassificationsSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
