Beam compass

Beam compass, metal frame marked HO ^ 8'

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Beam compass, metal frame marked HO ^ 8'
Science Museum Group
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Beam compass, metal frame marked "HO ^ 8", length of frame 2' 6 1/2",width 4", arm divided on silver to 1/20", reading by vernier to 1/1000", clamp and screw motion, with screw adjustment for pencil

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Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1911-375
type:
compasses (drawing instruments) and beam compasses
credit:
British Admiralty (Hydrographic Department)