Pocket compass

Pocket compass with floating card in form of a watch. Marked with 32 points of the compass and graduated quadrantally. Fitted with locking device.

Sharkskin case. - missing 31.5.72

Object Details

ID: NAV0216
Type: Pocket compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gilbert & Sons
Date made: circa 1795
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
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