Lodestone

Lodestone mounted in a finely engraved brass case, decorated with flower motifs. The case has a suspension ring and is engraved on one side, near the top, 'MIDI' and on the opposite side 'SEPTENTRION', marking the poles. The keeper is missing.

Object Details

ID: NAV0701
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Lodestone
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1650
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 75 x 45 x 45 mm
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