Azimuth compass in gimbals

Made:: London

maker:: Dollond family

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Azimuth compass in gimbals, 6" diameter card, by Dollond, London, in fitted wooden box, 28cm x 28cm x 26cm

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Category:: Terrestrial Magnetism

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: 1984-583

type:: variation compass and magnetic compass

credit:: Wellcome Trust

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Azimuth compass in gimbals

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