Bare Needle Type

Pocket compass
Silver pocket compass with white enamel dial. Inside the back is the happ mark 1772. Inn original sharkskin case.Besides the usual 32 points, the card is graduated quadrantally. The sliding locking device beneath the handle.
Bare needle type.

Object Details

ID: NAV0242
Type: Pocket compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1772
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 50 mm x 65 mm
Parts: Bare Needle Type