Prismatic compass with bubble tube and small telescope, 1840-1863

Made:: 1832-1840

maker:: Andrew Yeates; Hartley,C A

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Prismatic compass with bubble tube and small telescope, by Andrew Yeates, 12 Brighton Place, New Kent Road, London, 1832-1840. Inside lid engraved: 'Captain C. A. Hartley'.

Magnetic compasses are portable and easy to use for rapid survey where high accuracy is not required. this example was made by Andrew Yeates of London. The inscription engraved on the casing reads 'Designed & Made by Andrew Yeates, 12 Brighton Place New Kent Road'.

Details

Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1948-27

Materials:: alcohol, brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, leather, mahogany (wood), steel (metal), wood (unidentified)

type:: prismatic compass

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
measuring device - instrument
magnetic compass
furnishing and equipment
measuring device - instrument

credit:: Royal Meteorological Society

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