4" night compass on gimbals with Singers patented black and white marked card
- Made:
- 1861-1872 in United Kingdom
- patentee:
- Samuel Berry Singer
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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
Details
- 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)
