Azimuth compass, British, 1811-1830

Azimuth compass fitted with Kater's mirror arrangement

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Azimuth compass fitted with Kater's mirror arrangement
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Azimuth compass fitted with Kater's mirror arrangement, made by Thomas Jones, Charing Cross, London, England, 1811-1830

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1916-6
Materials:
complete, brass, glass, cotton (fibre) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 137 mm 125 mm, .38kg
type:
variation compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Shackleton, Mrs. M.H.