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Compass

Artist (1704-1782)
Marks or Labelssur le papier : B. MARTIN \ LONDON
Date About 1750
Medium / Technique Wood; metal: brass, iron; glass; paper
Polished, screwed, painted and varnished
DimensionsDiameter: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.) Thickness: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1996.14
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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