Magnetic compass, Italian, 1601-1700

Made:: 1601-1700 in Italy

Compass and pointer set in square plate, Italian, 1601-1700

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Compass and pointer set in square plate, Italian, 1601-1700
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Compass and pointer set in square plate, Italian, 1601-1700

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1880-198

type:: magnetic compass

credit:: Fulgence, Mons. (Paris)

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Magnetic compass, Italian, 1601-1700

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