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Magnetic Compass, English, Mid 19th Century

Inventory Number 69863


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.69863

Subject
Compasses
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated.
Object type
Compass
Dimensions
Diameter: 130mm
Inventory No
69863

Description

Brass plate with large compass consisting of a brass case with silvered-brass dial, with ornate compass rose, four quadrants of degrees, and an outer scale of 360°. Fine magnetic needle marked "N" and "S". All in polished mahogany case.