Pocket compass
Pocket compass
Bowl: Dia. 1.8" (4.6 cm) Silver? pocket compass in watch shaped case. Fitted with a needle locking mechanism operated by a level at the side of the case.
Card: Dia. 1.4" (3.6 cm) White enamel with black markings and coloured scene of people and ships. Graduated to 32 points.
Needle: Length 1.4" (3.6 cm) Steel edge bar needle with bras jewelled pivot cap at centre.
Bowl: Dia. 1.8" (4.6 cm) Silver? pocket compass in watch shaped case. Fitted with a needle locking mechanism operated by a level at the side of the case.
Card: Dia. 1.4" (3.6 cm) White enamel with black markings and coloured scene of people and ships. Graduated to 32 points.
Needle: Length 1.4" (3.6 cm) Steel edge bar needle with bras jewelled pivot cap at centre.
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Object Details
ID: | NAV0237 |
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Type: | Pocket compass |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | circa 1780 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 20 x 45 x 67 mm |
Parts: | Pocket compass |
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