Azimuth compass, French, 1750-1850

Made:
1750-1850 in France
French azimuth compass with open tube sight in mahogany tablet

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French azimuth compass with open tube sight in mahogany tablet
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French azimuth compass with open tube sight in mahogany tablet, 1750-1850.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1951-368
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), silver (metal), ivory and glass
Measurements:
overall: 35 mm x 177 mm x 192 mm, .675kg
type:
variation compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Court, E.