Pocket Surveyor's Compass

Object/Artifact

Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Pocket Surveyor's Compass

Entry/Object ID

93-017n.1

Description

Gurley surveyor's pocket compass with case (.2) and staff (.3). Brass instrument is a round 1/2" thick disk with folding sights at the top and bottom to allow it to fit into a case. The sights have long thin slots with a very thin wire attached in the middle. Attached to the face at the east and south points are levels. "E", "W", and "S" are engraved on the face. A maker's mark is etched in place of the north letter. There is a cylindrical pipe on the bottom where it can attach to the staff.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

W. & L. E. Gurley

Date made

circa 1890

Place

City

Troy

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

The date is from the original intake record, but seems relatively accurate.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Material/Technique

Etched

Dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

5 in

Depth

4-3/4 in

Circumference

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are if the compass is level

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dudley Story Bradstreet Henry

Related Entries

Notes

93-017n.2 (compass case)

Notes

93-017n.3 (staff for compass)

Web Links and URLs

Gurley Instrument Manual 1862, Compleat Surveyor , Gurley Surveyor's Compas at NMAH