Flying Instrument [Stopwatch]

Object detail

Accession number

2017.45.3

Maker

S. Smith & Sons (England) Limited

Description

Jean Batten's compass.
Flying instrument, a stopwatch placed in a navigational dial "SMITH & SONS (MA) LTD / LONDON". Numbers divided from 1 to 12, smaller dial at the 6 position divided by seconds 10, 20, 30, 40, 60. "SWISS MADE". white numbers on a black ground. Circular piece of cork on the back to hold dial in place.

Marks

SMITH & SONS (MA) LTD / LONDON Printed
SWISS MADE Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood/Cork
Processed Material/Metal/Silver

Collection

Jean Batten Collection

Credit Line

S. Smith & Sons (England) Limited. Flying Instrument [Stopwatch], 2017.45.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Component, Aircraft Instrument, Flight Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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