Lodestone

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Lodestone in original brass mounting with keep plate and suspension ring.
Very weak magnetism.

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ID:	NAV0705
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: 105 mm x 70 mm x 58 mm