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Compass in Box

Inventory Number 11429


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11429

Subject
Navigation
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
R.A.S / S.25 51'
Physical material
Paper
metal
Glass
Wood
Object type
Compass
Dimensions
Height: 30mm Width: 135mm Depth: 134mm
Inventory No
11429

Description

"Fitted in wooden case, with hinged lid. Compass is displayed behind circular glass panel and has a suspended North and South needle. Behind which is a printed paper compass face, heavily decorated with triangles and a flower in the centre. There is also a second printed paper compass face.