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 |