Mariner's compass

Paper card mounted in copper bowl. Graduated 1/4 points. Decorated North & East points. Card has single flat bar magnet mounted below card.

Object Details

ID: NAV0458
Type: Mariner's compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1800
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 62 mm; Diameter: 114 mm