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Depthing tool

human history
  • Description

    Depthing tool, compass type

    steel tool with wooden handle. Pointed end with horizontal rods extending to the side, one rectangular and one with screw-thread. Two adjusting screws at end and to the side of rods. Adjustable part attached to rods with diagonal point and two adjusting screws.

  • Accession Number
    2004.44.7
  • Accession Date
    21 May 2004
  • Other Id

    H269 (horology)

  • Department
Depthing tool, 2004.44.7, H269, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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