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Magnetic Compass for Surveying Instrument, English, 18th Century

Inventory Number 62163


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.62163

Subject
Compasses
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated.
Physical material
Brass
Object type
Compass
Dimensions
Diameter: 120mm
Inventory No
62163

Description

Brass incomplete instrument consisting of a compass with brass compass rose supported in ball and socket joint with four adjusting-screws. Rim of compass has three holes and two small studs signifying an attachment.