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Magnetic Instrument?, by Troughton & Simms, London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 32631


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.32631

Item type
Object
Object type
Magnet
Inventory No
32631

Description

Vertical copper alloy tube with a slit down the centre mounted on a circular base with toothed edges, mounted on tripod feet. Also mounted on the disc is a spirit level and a blued steel compass(?).