Azimuth compass by Benjamin Cole (jnr.)

Azimuth compass by Benjamin Cole (jnr

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Azimuth compass by Benjamin Cole (jnr
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Azimuth compass by Benjamin Cole (jnr.), Fleet Street, London, England, 1766-1782.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1932-594
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, silver (metal) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 65 mm 88 mm, .33kg
type:
variation compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Miss Althea M. Wollaston