Azimuth Sighting Compass, British, 1818-1850

Made:
1818-1850 in Liverpool
maker:
Abraham Abraham
Azimuth magnetic sighting compass, in gilded brass pocket case

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Azimuth magnetic sighting compass, in gilded brass pocket case
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Azimuth magnetic sighting compass, in gilded brass pocket case, by Abraham Abraham, Liverpool, England, 1818-1850.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1917-108
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, steel (metal) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall (folded): 17 mm x 60 mm x 80 mm, .1kg
type:
variation compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry