Bare Needle Type

Surveying compass

Compass in mahogany case with silver dial.
Fitted with locking device, graduated quadrantally. Bare needle type.

Case 5.25" x 5.25" (13.4 x 13.4 cm)

Object Details

ID: NAV0231
Type: Surveying compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W. & S. Jones
Date made: circa 1793
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm x 130 mm x 130 mm