Mariner's compass

Card dia. 5" (12.7cm). Brass box and lid. Glass top. Mica and paper card. Graduated to 32 points, fleur-de-lys at North point. Decorated East point. Single flat bar needle. Conical brass cap card mount. Balanced with red wax.

Object Details

ID: NAV0434
Type: Mariner's compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Goater, Robert
Date made: circa 1780
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 72 mm; Diameter: 140 mm
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