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Object number
W-241
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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
Negelein, [N. G.]
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Description
Round pocket compass with pressure fitting lid. Milled edges on box and lump of solder underneath. Polychrome paper rose with 16 points and 0-90-0-90-0° every 1°. Blued needle type 15. Glazing secured by lead band.
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Inscription/Sig.
"NEGELEIN" by north point. Points marked in English, typical of Negeleinos work.
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Period
c. 1830
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Material
brass, lead, paper
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Place Of Prod.
Germany
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Dimensions
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1.7 |
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4.7 |
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4.7 |
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