Bare Needle Type

Surveying compass

Brass and glass
Graduated 0 - 360 degrees in reverse.
Bare needle fitted with locking device.
Compass can be removed from brass base.
Base 4.75" x 4.75" (12.0 cm x 12.0 cm)

Object Details

ID: NAV0251
Type: Surveying compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Tessavolo
Date made: circa 1725
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 120 mm x 120 mm