Azimuth circle

Grey painted brass circle. Prism mounting bracket, two-legged with tubular spirit level mounted across. Prism 45 x 33mm with engraved sighting line and adjustable in elevation by milled knob. Opposite is a curved brass counter-balance weight mounted on the circle.
Wooden case-Mahogany 245 x 247 x 130mm, baize lined and fitted. Instructions on label in base. Weights and thread in lid compartment. Leather strap.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0093
Type: Azimuth circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Imperial Optical; Imperial Optical Co, Toronto
Date made: circa 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 130 mm x 245 mm x 245 mm
Parts: Azimuth circle
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