Mariner's compass

Made:
circa 1775 in France and Marseilles
maker:
Joseph Roux
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Early wooden bowl type mariner's compass with letters
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Early wooden bowl type mariner's compass with letters indicating the winds of the Mediterranean. By Joseph Roux, Marseilles, 1770-1780.

Mariners compass by Joseph Roux of Marseilles c1775. The magnet and card have been offset (20deg. W) for the local variation, and the card is marked with the names of local winds

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1924-346
Materials:
complete, wood (unidentified), glass, cardboard and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 93 mm x 196 mm x 180 mm, .58kg
type:
mariner's compass and magnetic compass
credit:
Parodi, A.