Azimuth compass, British, 1771-1800

Made:
1771-1800 in Fleet Street
maker:
George Adams
Azimuth compass by George Adams, Fleet Steet, London, 1771-1800.

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Azimuth compass by George Adams, Fleet Steet, London, 1771-1800.
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Azimuth compass by George Adams, Fleet Steet, London, 1771-1800.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1909-140
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, silver (metal), bronze (copper, tin alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 50 mm 105 mm, .485kg
type:
variation compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Baker, Charles