Miniature compass

Bowl-Dia. 0.5" (1.3cm) glazed top. Inside of bowl painted white (now appearing as brown).
Card-Mounted in base of bowl, graduated to 16 points.
Needle-Length 0.3" (0.8cm) blued steel with jewelled pivot cap at cemtre.

Object Details

ID: NAV0502
Type: Miniature compass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1920
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 4 mm; Diameter: 13 mm
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