Name/Title
Circle, AzimuthEntry/Object ID
2004.04.26.02Description
holds an Azimuth mirror which is a navigation tool
4 holes on the side a possible handle was placed there
on the front it says " Kelvin,Bottomley And Baird LTD, Hillington, glasglow SW 2. , Sole Makers"
which is the comapany
made in Great Britain (says on the right hand bottom conner)
has clips on the inside to hold Azimuth mirror in without moving, holds the two metal sticks too
on the top of the inside it explains how to use the Azimuth mirror -- states that it is used to take bearings of the horizen sun, moon, or stars.
also says the American Houseing of the company is Kelvin And Wilfor O. White Co., 90 State Street, Boston, and 38 Water Street, NY USACollection
Captain LeRoy Platt CollectionCondition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Oct 10, 2006Examined By
Keira GruberNotes
scratches on outside of the box
2 metal hinges still intact and work
a few dents and carves in the wood on the conners
one conner piece is missing (broken off) on the inside of the box which keeps the mirror in place