Mariner's compass

Bare needle type mariner's compass.

Paper card mounted in shallow brass bowl
Bare needle type
Marked in Cardinal and half Cardinal points only

Object Details

ID: NAV0257
Type: Mariner's compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1850
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 18 mm; Diameter: 210 mm