Bare Needle Type

Brass bowl with wooden case double-hinged. Graduation in cardinal and 1/2 cardinal points. Quadrantal in 10 degs, outer ring marked in 360 degs. Bare needle. Case 6.4" square.

Object Details

ID: NAV0291
Type: Surveying compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1830
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm x 160 mm x 160 mm
Parts: Bare Needle Type