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Lodestone, German?, Early 18th Century

Inventory Number 52931


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.52931

Subject
Lodestones
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned.
Object type
Lodestone
Dimensions
Height: 320mm Width: 145mm Depth: 100mm
Inventory No
52931
Accession Number
1960-8

Description

Lodestone with soft iron pole pieces secured in engraved brass case with large suspension ring, and keeper with iron hook.