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Object number
W-192
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Classification
Geomagnetic
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Object name
Compass
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Title
Magnetic Compass
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Creator
P. H.
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Description
Pocket compass. Turned wooden case with pressure fitting lid. Top of lid has hatch mark; inside stamped. Polychrome paper rose with 32 points and 0-90-0-90-0 degrees every one degree. Points marked in German initials. Geometric border. Needle type 15. Glass cracked and secured by a lead band.
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Inscription/Sig.
"H. TURNER" penciled inside lid.
Fleurs-de-lis at north.
"P. H." at south point.
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Period
c. 1780-1830
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Material
wood, lead, paper
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Place Of Prod.
Germany
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2.3 |
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5.4 |
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5.5 |
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