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Kater's Azimuth Compass No. 3
Prism Sight Joint mss also a Henry Barrow Trade Label
Kater?s prismatic compass.
Bowl: Brass, glazed. Two spirit levels set on bottom. White bone piece marked with lubber line. Bowl stands on separate brass platform which has three adjusting screws. Front and back sights.
Card: Mica with green circular strip around outside. Graduated to 360 deg. One cross strut.
Needle: Flat bar type with pivot stud at centre.
Sights: Front: Hinged hollow arch with a sliding glazed frame. This sight operats stop mechanism when lowered. Back: Fixed prism with slit and peep hole.
O.A. Height: 8.75" (22.4cm)
Box dims: 8.75" x 8.75" x 4.5" (22.2cm x 22.2cm x 11.4cm)
AUDIT - Box and leather strap need part numbering.
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Isabelle fl.1818 exploration | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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