Pivot

A plain pivot stem constructed as ACO0415. This pivot is of steel and is mounted on a spiral spring to absorb shocks etc.

Object Details

ID: ACO0431
Type: Pivot
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1830
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 45 mm x 75 mm x 98 mm