Pocket Magnetic Compass

Made:
1796 in London
Pocket Magnetic Compass Pocket compass in silver case with magnetic variation

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Pocket compass in silver case with magnetic variation
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pocket compass in silver case with magnetic variation correlated to late 18th century London, unsigned, hallmarked 1796

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1916-75 A
Materials:
silver (alloy), enamel and glass
Measurements:
overall: 63 mm x 46 mm x 15 mm, .06kg
type:
magnetic compass
credit:
Mr. Evan Roberts