Waywiser, circa 1700

Waywiser, circa 1700

Museum ID: WNDRB : 11.51

A waywiser is an instrument for measuring the distance travelled by a walker, vehicle or ship. This one was made by John Davis of Windsor, in about 1700. John Davis was a clock maker who made the clock in the Curfew Tower at Windsor Castle.

Measurements: 820 x 1250 x 240

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