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Pocket compass in silver case with magnetic variation correlated to late 18th century London, unsigned, hallmarked 1796
Details
- Category:
- Navigation
- Object Number:
- 1916-75 A
- Materials:
- silver (alloy), enamel and glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 63 mm x 46 mm x 15 mm, .06kg
- type:
- magnetic compass
- credit:
- Mr. Evan Roberts
