Azimuth compass in gimbals

Made:
London
maker:
Dollond family
Azimuth compass in gimbals (variation compass; magnetic compass)

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

Details

Category:
Terrestrial Magnetism
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1984-583
type:
variation compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Wellcome Trust