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.

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
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