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Roberto's mystery slide rule

Metal slide rule

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Metal slide rule

Data:

  • G. Atkins, London
  • Thermometer, Weight, Concentration in Pints, Concentration in Gallons

Questions:

  1. any idea?
    The National Museum of American History has a hydrometer (item PH.330585) marked “G. Atkins Fenchurch Street London” with a wooden slide rule of a very peculiar design.
    According to the NMAH George Atkins was a mathematical instrument maker who had a shop on Fenchurch St. by 1804, and who later worked at other addresses.
    In 1815, George Atkins became a partner with Mr. Myles Brockbank, clockmaker. Andries de Man