"London Polaris" compass attachment

Made:: Crayford and Kent

maker:: Heath and Company

London Polaris' compass attachment, by Heath and Co

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London Polaris' compass attachment, by Heath and Co
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"London Polaris" compass attachment, by Heath and Co., Crayford, Kent; compass card by G. Goffin, Lowestoft. In fitted wooden box 25x25x31 cam. (B 692)

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Category:: Navigation

Object Number:: 1981-840

type:: compasses (direction indicators)

credit:: Wellcome Trust

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