Miniature compass

Compass in brass with glass front and back. Graduated to eight points and with a needle in two tones. Has four metal loops sodlered to the sides and a ring of twisted wire around the outside.

Object Details

ID: NAV0475
Type: Miniature compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1900
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 19 mm x 20 mm; Diameter: 16 mm