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Heath & Co.: Hezzanith Carmody

Heath & Co. Hezzanith Carmody Celestial Navigation/Log-Log

Details of: Heath & Co. - Hezzanith Carmody

Type? A generic name (e.g. Rietz) or function/use for specialist models (e.g. Meteorology) for grouping similar models across makers. If not “standard” 25cm linear length, preceded by the form (i.e. Demonstration, Desktop, Pocket, Waistcoat, Keyring, Lilliput or Book) + if needed, qualification to distinguish between versions (e.g. early or late). Celestial Navigation/Log-Log
Sort? L/C/D/T/W/X where L=Linear, C=circular, D=Drum, T=tubular, W=watch, X=miscellaneous (i.e. the rest) L
Construction? Basic construction form of the body i.e. Closed/solid frame or Open frame or Duplex or Other Closed/solid frame
Material? Basic description: ivory/bone/wood/bakelite/plastic/metal/cardboard or combinations e.g. wood/veneered, wood/painted, etc plastic
Length? Mostly the linear length of the D scale (in cm or inches) excluding any extensions. For circular/watch slide rules it is the diameter but for helical/tubular/drum slide rules it is the overall scale length. For other calculating aids it is the physical length. 10½"
Scales front? Standard (not maker’s) symbols for scales on front face e.g. A = X² (1-100) but § = generic symbol (signum sectiōnis) for any non-standard scale + scales between solidi / / are on the slide(s) whereas scales after vertical line | or after reversed solidus \ are on a straight or bevelled top or bottom side edge Inch \ LL2,A / B,CI,C / D,LL3
Scales back? Standard (not maker’s) symbols for scales on back face e.g. S = sine (5° to 90° & 85° to 0°) or sin(x) but § = generic symbol (signum sectiōnis) for any non-standard scale + scales between solidi / / are on the back of slide(s) but scales listed after / / - notation are on another surface e.g. back of stock or inside a lid / S,ST,T /
Cursor type? Basic description (incl. material) + no. of hairlines, etc on any cursor(s) or alternative to a cursor - e.g. a stylus chrome/plastic - 1 hairline + 2 peripheral hairlines + two windows + hairline in back of stock
Condition? Cn where n = 0-6  condition/quality scale where 0 = brand new in box & 6 = broken   C2
Date? YYYY for year(s) of production or an approximation/range of years 1960s
Extras? Basic description of any accessories - e.g. case or stand + where relevant, an accreditation for image, etc black hinged wooden case with metal clasps + model name in relief on top
Instructions? Details like “on back of rule” and/or language of instruction sheet/booklet - generic or instructions for common layouts usually not listed strip in box for general cleaning tips
Comments ? Any special or noteworthy traits + significant use-related facts + pertinent details of scales/tables in well of stock + any significant tables, etc on the back of the stock

Probably designed by Dr. Carbody but OEM (P1572) from Blundell Harling (box + insert & patented adjustment screws) - cm scale on back + unique table of half-versine or haversines - the table is vital when the distance between two points is < 400km

In-Out? MM-YYYY / MM-YYYY of the date added/left the collection or <YYYY if exact MM-YYYY no longer known 09-2015/

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