Compass

Early 19th century magnetic dry card compass with wooden bowl, by McAuley & Hughes, Dublin, Ships Chandlers and Chart Sellers. On a wooden stand.

Object Details

ID: ACO1444
Type: Compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: McAuley and Hughes
Date made: circa 1825
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 170 mm x 225 mm x 230 mm