
Chinese 'South-pointing' chariot
- Made:
- 1945-1952 in United Kingdom






Conjecture model of the south-pointing chariot invented as early as the reign of the Chinese emperor Huang-ti (2698 -2598 BC), showing mechanical device and pointing figure with cellulose cover, model by G.H. Lanchester, Esq., United Kingdom, 1945-1952
Conjectural model, built by George H. Lanchester, of a Chinese "South pointing chariot", operated by differential gearing. (c1950)
Details
- Category:
- Navigation
- Object Number:
- 1952-275
- Materials:
- cellulose & cellulose products, metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
- type:
- magnetic compass
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- vehicle - transportation
- furnishing and equipment
- measuring device - instrument
- credit:
- Mr G W Lanchester