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Mariner's compass
compass, mariner's
Boat's compass with floating rose (Cardan system) in original box with damaged lid missing. A similar instrument is in the Dieppe Museum. Slung in gimbals, the east point is decorated. Graduated in half points. Decorated N & E points.
Brass compass bowl. Paper card.
Box 5.7" square (19.5 cm).
Boat's compass with floating rose (Cardan system) in original box with damaged lid missing. A similar instrument is in the Dieppe Museum. Slung in gimbals, the east point is decorated. Graduated in half points. Decorated N & E points.
Brass compass bowl. Paper card.
Box 5.7" square (19.5 cm).
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV0220 |
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| Type: | Mariner's compass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Poulieur, Hoyez J. |
| Date made: | circa 1750 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 100 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm |