Pivot
A specimen of a jewel cup with a heavy balance weight, mounted in gimbals for carrying a card with an inverted pivot. The cup is of agate.
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Object Details
| ID: | ACO0427 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pivot |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 19C |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
| Measurements: | Overall: 45 mm x 75 mm x 75 mm |