Azimuth Sighting Compass, British, 1818-1850

Made:: 1818-1850 in Liverpool

maker:: Abraham Abraham

Azimuth magnetic sighting compass, in gilded brass pocket case

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Azimuth magnetic sighting compass, in gilded brass pocket case, by Abraham Abraham, Liverpool, England, 1818-1850.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1917-108

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, steel (metal) and paper (fibre product)

Measurements:: overall (folded): 17 mm x 60 mm x 80 mm, .1kg

type:: variation compass and magnetic compass

credit:: Court, Thomas Henry

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Azimuth Sighting Compass, British, 1818-1850

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