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Cased Compass and lid, Incomplete

Inventory Number 11424


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11424

Subject
Navigation
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
J?.C. & J.W.F. Hudson' handwritten on lid
Other inscriptions
"No 149"
Physical material
Brass
copper alloy
Object type
Compass
Dimensions
Diameter: 95mm Height: 20mm Weight: 0.2kg
Inventory No
11424

Description

Fitted in a circular brass case, needle is missing. Brass circular tin with lift off lid. A compass face is printed in black and white onto the base part of tin. Pin for needle in the centre. Separate lid.