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Compass magnifier
A steering compass magnifier to fit an Admiralty Patt. 0195A compass. Brass ring with tripod, at centre of which, is fitted a semi-circular lens 3.75" (9.6cm) dia. and is adjustable. On fore side of ring is fitted a mirror which allows a reflected image of the compass card to be seen through the magnifier.
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Object Details
| ID: | ACO0652 |
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| Type: | Compass magnifier |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1944 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
| Measurements: | Overall: 80 mm; Diameter: 210 mm |