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[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
M-162
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[nb-NO]Object name[nb-NO]
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[nb-NO]Title[nb-NO]
Magnetic Compass
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[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
A "modern" instrument designed to look older. Silvered compass rose with 8 points labeled with Italian initials of Mediterranean winds. Blued needle type 48. Round compass box with north pointer rotates on square plate. Azimuth markings engraved on plate. 90-00-90-90° every 1°. Three concentric circles on underside of plate. Compass crudely engraved overall; rolled brass.
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[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
Unsigned.
Cross at east.
Fleurs-de-lys at north.
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[nb-NO]Subject[nb-NO]
Italy
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[nb-NO]Dimensions[nb-NO]
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1.9 |
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12 |
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12 |
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