Top of the astronomical compendium

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The top of the barrel has a pattern of circular holes and the sides consist of alternating sections of four turned stripes and three plain sections.

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ID:	AST0415.1
Type:	Top of the astronomical compendium
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	17th century
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements:	Overall: 6 mm; Diameter: 53 mm
Parts:	Astronomical compendium Top of the astronomical compendium (AST0415.1) Astronomical compendium compass (AST0415.2) Astronomical compendium burning/magnifying glass (AST0415.3) Astronomical compendium lunar volvelle (AST0415.4) Astronomical compendium base (AST0415.5) Astronomical compendium base (AST0415.6)