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Compass needle

Two needles of peculiar construction, fitted with their jewel cups working in gimbals in a central aperture; also with two balancing weights working on threaded portions of the needles. Held in two separate boxes. Dimensions: 11.4cm x 2.6cm x 1.6cm

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Object Details

ID:	ACO0435
Type:	Compass needle
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	19th century
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Parts:	Compass needle Compass needle (ACO0435.1) Compass needle pivot (ACO0435.2) Compass needle box (ACO0435.3) Compass needle (ACO0435.4) Compass needle pivot (ACO0435.5) Compass needle box (ACO0435.6)