Folding Prismatic Sighting Compass, 1853-1860

Made:: 1853-1860 in London

maker:: Elliott Brothers

Pocket, folding prismatic magnetic sighting compass by Elliott Brothers, Strand, London, 1853-1860. Plus case for compass. The compass is fitted with sun filters, mirror, paper dial and fitted lid, owned by Lieutenant E. J. Bori, Royal Engineers.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1986-5

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

Measurements:: overall (closed): 28 mm x 105 mm x 75 mm, .27kg

type:: prismatic compass and magnetic compass

credit:: Broughton, E.G.

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Folding prismatic compass, 1853-1860

Pocket, folding prismatic magnetic sighting compass by Elliott Brothers, Strand, London, 1853-1860. Compass is fitted with sun filters, mirror, paper dial and fitted lid, owned by Lieutenant E. J. Bori, Royal Engineers.