Prismatic magnetic compass, British, 1827-1848

Prismatic magnetic compass by James Bradley Chamberlain

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Prismatic magnetic compass by James Bradley Chamberlain
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Prismatic magnetic compass by James Bradley Chamberlain, 37 Broad St, Bloomsbury, London, England, 1827-1848

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Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1872-79
Materials:
casing, brass, casing, glass and card, paper, green
Measurements:
diameter 70 mm
overall: height 80 mm
type:
prismatic compass and magnetic compass
credit:
South Kensington Museum (Circulation Department)