Gyroscope

Name/Title

Gyroscope

Entry/Object ID

2018.3.1

Description

Cherry-stained wooden box (unknown wood) containing one 3" wide compass on a metal gyroscope mount. Interior face of compass black and white showing 8 cardinal directions. Some sign of internal corrosion but otherwise entirely intact with liquid still present. Non-functional (doesn't point to magnetic north). Gyroscope mounting still in good condition and painted black. Compass attached to box with two brass screws. Box opens with sliding lid that completely removes from top. There is no sign of external damage or warpage and is exhibit ready.

Location

Building

New Storage