Lodestone and keeper
Lodestone and keeper. Silver case with scalloped edge. Armed with two pieces of steel.
Oval tubular stone with silver top and bottom. Side pieces of iron forming two bottom studs. Metal half oval attached to bottom studs. Silver ring for chain or cord at top.
In wooden box.
Oval tubular stone with silver top and bottom. Side pieces of iron forming two bottom studs. Metal half oval attached to bottom studs. Silver ring for chain or cord at top.
In wooden box.
Object Details
| ID: | NAV0717 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Lodestone and keeper |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | Late 18th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 65 x 40 x 30 mm |
| Parts: | Lodestone and keeper |