Mariner's compass in gimbals on stand with 3 inch single bar magnet compass card

Made:
1870-1875 in Europe
Mariner's compass in gimbals on stand with 3 inch single bar

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Mariner's compass in gimbals on stand with 3 inch single bar
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Mariner's compass in gimbals on stand with 3 inch single bar magnet compass card, unsigned, Europe, 1870-1875

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1875-24
Materials:
complete, cardboard, lead (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and agate
Measurements:
overall (with stand): 96 mm x 123 mm x 108 mm, .885kg
type:
mariner's compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Sandham, H.