Compass in square wooden case

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Compass in square wooden case

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Category:: King George III

Object Number:: 1927-1815

Materials:: mahogany, brass, paper, steel and glass

Measurements:: overall: 25 mm x 105 mm x 105 mm,
overall (lid closed): 25 mm x 110 mm x 110 mm, .14 kg

type:: compass

credit:: King's College, London

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Compass in square wooden case

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