4" night compass on gimbals with Singers patented black and white marked card

4 night compass on gimbals with Singers patented black and

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4 night compass on gimbals with Singers patented black and
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4" night compass on gimbals with Singers patented black and white marked card, to facilitate reading in poorly lit conditions, in wooden box, unsigned, British, 1861-1872

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Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1872-82
Materials:
cardboard, brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 161 mm x 161 mm, .655kg
type:
mariner's compass and magnetic compass
credit:
South Kensington Museum (Circulation Department)