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TypeModel No.MakerCountryConstruction
Material
DateScale LengthArea of Use
Polar
Amsler Type 3
Amsler
Switzerland
Brass
Approx. 1870
N/A
General area measurement

Notes: "Type 3 refers to the all-brass Amsler polar planimeter with an adjustable-length tracing arm. The serial number, 10239, dates this to approximately 1870 (based on estimates that Amsler produced 1000 planimeters per year from 1855-1900). Note the metal vernier and multiplier wheels - pre celluloid."


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