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Prismatic Compass and Case, Elliott Brothers, London, 1850s

Inventory Number 11449


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11449

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Prismatic Compass, Elliott Brothers, London, 1850s
Physical material
Brass
Glass
Leather
metal
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 41mm Width: 117mm Depth: 148mm
Inventory No
11449

Description

Prismatic compass With fitted leather carrying case. Brass compass with hinged inscribed lid. Hinged prism to compass side with brass protector and two coloured glass eye pieces. The leather case has a buckle fastening, flip lid and long adjustable carry strap. 56 Strand was Elliott's address 1850-58.