Azimuth compass, British., 1760-1780
- Made:
- 1760-1780 in City of London
- maker:
- Dollond family
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Azimuth compass with mahogany body, by Dollond family, London, 1760-1780.
Details
- Category:
- Surveying
- Object Number:
- 1912-243
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), silver (metal), steel (metal) and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: 55 mm x 180 mm x 152 mm, 1.025kg
- type:
- variation compass and magnetic compass
- credit:
- Court, Thomas Henry
