Ruler

Maker & role
Unknown, Maker
 Production date
circa 1840

Object detail

Production place
Sydney/NSW/Australia
Collection
The Mint
Measurements
1 - Scale ruler, L: 33 x W: 0.9 x D: 0.9cm (L: 330 x W: 9 x D: 9mm)
Credit line
Purchase, with assistance of Members of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales, 2003
The Mint Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
Description
Captain Edward W. Ward (1823-1890) was the first Deputy Master of the Sydney Mint, the first overseas branch of the Royal Mint. Ward was responsible for the design of the buildings, the commissioning of machinery, staff and equipment and their shipment to Sydney. Later Ward also established the Melbourne Mint (in 1870). The compasses were presented to Ward during his training at the Royal Academy, Woolwich, a reflection of his expertise in mathematics. The compass was part of the essential equipment of an officer of the Royal Engineers who were expected to prepare plans and specifications for buildings, fortifications and other engineering works in any part of the British Empire.
Accession number
MIN2003/9-1:3

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