Right-handed Volute compass and box

Right-handed Volute compass and box Right-handed Volute compass and box Right-handed Volute compass and box

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Right-handed Volute compass and box, 1725-1775

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1781
Materials:
silver, shagreen, baize and steel
type:
curve drawing instruments, volute compasses and box
credit:
King's College, London

Parts

Box for Right-handed Volute compass

Box for Right-handed Volute compass with tree spare metal components 1725-1775

Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 130 mm x 95 mm, .25 kg
Materials:
silver , shagreen , baize , steel and mahogany (wood)
Object Number:
1927-1781/2
type:
box
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One of three points for Volute compass

One of three points for Volute compass

One of three points for Volute compass, 1725-1775

Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 130 mm x 95 mm, .25 kg
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1927-1781/3
type:
compass point
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One of three points for Volute compass

One of three points for Volute compass

One of three points for Volute compass, 1725-1775

Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 130 mm x 95 mm, .25 kg
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1927-1781/4
type:
compass point
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One of three points for Volute compass

One of three points for Volute compass

One of three points for Volute compass, 1725-1775

Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 130 mm x 95 mm, .25 kg
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1927-1781/5
type:
compass point
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum