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Prismatic Compass, by Elliott Brothers, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 11446


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11446

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"ELLIOTT BROS LONDON"
Physical material
Brass
Glass
Card
horse hair?
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 22mm Width: 72mm Depth: 98mm Weight: 0.15kg
Inventory No
11446

Description

Prismatic compass. Brass body, green face, glazed window. Hinged object vane with horse hair? to one side of compass and hinged prism to the other side.