Bare Needle Type

Surveyor's compass in wooden case. Graduated quadrantally and in points. Bare needle type. Soft iron needle. Paper card. Mahogany box 4.75 x 4.75 x 1" (12.1 x 12.1 x 2.5cm)

Object Details

ID: NAV0424
Type: Surveying compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1800
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 26 mm x 120 mm x 120 mm