Hanging compass

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Hanging magnetic ship's compass. The mounting consists of gimbal support with two independent arms so that it can be foxed to a vertical or horizontal surface. The card is marked with 64 points only. The needle is a straight single type. Brass box with glass top and bottom. Painted card.

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Object Details

ID:	NAV0387
Type:	Hanging compass
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	circa 1870
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 110 mm x 300 mm x 200 mm; Diameter: 140 mm
Parts:	Hanging compass Hanging compass gimbal arm (NAV0387.1)