8" experimental compass in wood and glass display box

Made:
1873-1876 in United Kingdom and Scotland
maker:
James White
Experimental compass in wood and glass display box, 8 unsigned

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Experimental compass in wood and glass display box, 8 unsigned
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Experimental compass in wood and glass display box, 8" unsigned, Scotland, 1873-1876. Used by Lord Kelvin in his compass experiments.

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1876-737
Materials:
tin (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), cardboard, wood (unidentified), glass, cotton (fibre) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 68 mm x 243 mm x 243 mm, .63kg
type:
magnetic compass
credit:
Donated by Sir William Thomson (Lord Kelvin)