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Case for Parker's Prismatic Compass

Inventory Number 11452


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11452

Subject
Navigation
Item type
Object
Physical material
Leather
velvet
metal
Object type
Compass
Dimensions
Height: 35mm Width: 120mm Depth: 95mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
11452

Description

Empty case with a note "Parkers / Prismatic / Compass." Shaped box covered with dark red/brown coating, two brass hook fastenings with brass hinged lid. Blue velvet lining.