Pivot
A specimen of a jewel cup with a heavy balance weight, mounted in gimbals for carrying a card with an inverted pivot. The cup is of agate.
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Object Details
ID: | ACO0427 |
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Type: | Pivot |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 19C |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
Measurements: | Overall: 45 mm x 75 mm x 75 mm |