- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Cary
- Provenance
- Designed by Captain George. Belonged to Admiral C.E. Monro
- Primary inscriptions
- "CAP_T GEORGE'S ART_L HORIZON CARY LONDON" around circumference of circle surronding "C&P [in triangle] / REGISTERED / TRADE MARK /No. 228". Written on leather case "C. Monro"
- Object type
- Artificial horizon
- Dimensions
- Height: 229mm Width: 110mm Depth: 27mm Weight: 1.75kg
- Inventory No
- 55307
Description
Artificial horizon consists of two joined metal circles, one is solid the other has a glass panel behind which is a draw bag. There is also a metal needle attached with cord.
Original leather case, with leather strap and buckle.
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