Qibla indicator
Qibla indicator, comprising a round brass box with a hinged lid and an inset magnetic compass. It is of a standard form for a Qibla indicator. The inscriptions are mostly gazzeteers of key locations with their co-ordinates. The inscriptions around the compass seem to indicate the directions towards Mecca. It may once have had a pierced circle with a degree circle, gnomon and indicator, but this is now missing. The glass may also be a later replacement.
Small brass pocket compass heavily chased. Bare needle type, graduated to 32 points. Heavily inscribed both inside and out.
Small brass pocket compass heavily chased. Bare needle type, graduated to 32 points. Heavily inscribed both inside and out.
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Object Details
ID: | NAV0217 |
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Type: | Qibla indicator |
Display location: | Display - ROG |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | circa 1800; 18th or 19th century 18th |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 19 x 71 x 75 mm |
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