Bare Needle Type
Surveying compass
Brass and glass
Graduated 0 - 360 degrees in reverse.
Bare needle fitted with locking device.
Compass can be removed from brass base.
Base 4.75" x 4.75" (12.0 cm x 12.0 cm)
Brass and glass
Graduated 0 - 360 degrees in reverse.
Bare needle fitted with locking device.
Compass can be removed from brass base.
Base 4.75" x 4.75" (12.0 cm x 12.0 cm)
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Object details
| ID: | NAV0251 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Surveying compass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Tessavolo |
| Date made: | circa 1725 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 mm x 120 mm x 120 mm |