Campbell Aperiodic Compass

Made:
1918-1920 in Sheffield
maker:
Mappin & Webb
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Campbell Aperiodic Compass
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Campbell Aperiodic compass, pat.no
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Campbell Aperiodic compass, pat.no
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Campbell Aperiodic Compass, type 6/18 with a three legged supporting frame, used to reduce aircraft virbrations, originally filled with alcohol, pat.no.10578/18, with a card consisting of eight fine wires. Patented in 1918 by Campbell & Bennett, made by Mappin and Webb Co., Sheffield, 1918-1920.

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1927-294
Materials:
metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy), cardboard, felt, paint and incomplete: no longer contains alcohol
Measurements:
overall: 175 mm x 115 mm, 105 mm, 1.95kg
type:
compass (direction indicator)
credit:
Imperial War Museum

Parts

Washer for Campbell Aperiodic Compass

Washer for Campbell Aperiodic Compass

Anti-vibration washer for Campbell Aperiodic Compass, type 6/18. Patented in 1918 by Campbell & Bennett, made by Mappin and Webb Co., Sheffield, 1918-1920.

Measurements:
overall: 6 mm, 155 mm, .095kg
Materials:
unknown polymer and complete
Object Number:
1927-294/1
type:
compass washer