Pivot suspension support

Kelvin's "Mattress Suspension" extensively used with their light dry card compass about the time of the Second World War to reduce the effects of vibration. The pivot holder is attached to two discs of copper gauze, each 8.2cm dia. secured by eight screws to a black, painted brass ring; 9.9cm dia. which fits in the bottom of the bowl.
O.A.Height 1.5" (3.8cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO0450
Type: Pivot suspension support
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 57 mm x 188 mm x 100 mm
Parts: Pivot suspension support
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