Boat's Liquid Compass

Bowl: Brass with cracked glass, set in double gimbals. White inside with black lubber line. Air release cap on verge marked "R". Weighted at base.
Card: White with black markings graduated to quarter points. Brass and jewelled pivot cap at centre.
Needle: Unsighted.
Pivot: Unsighted.
Set on ACO stand.
O.A.Height 8.25" (21cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO0136
Type: Boat's Liquid Compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Edward John Dent & Co.
Date made: circa 1850
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 200 mm; Diameter: 250 mm
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