Galbraith & Son gimballed compass

Object/Artifact

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Name/Title

Galbraith & Son gimballed compass

Entry/Object ID

1993.180.001

Description

Galbraith & Sons, Ny Gimbaled Compass in Mahogany Box "C.C. Galbraith & Son, New York, N.Y." on Face. condition: Good (Box Fair); Box 4 5/8" X 4 5/8" X 3 3/8" H. Compass Holder 3 3/4" Diameter. Compass: 2 7/8". 4/2/99 Lid with Compass Box: Galbraith & Sons, Ny Gimbaled Compass in Mahogany Box "C.C. Galbraith & Son, New York, N.Y." on Face. Compass Holder 3 3/4" Diameter. Compass: 2 7/8". note: Box Lid Not with Compass A/O 7-10-97. 4/2/99 Lid with Compass . Inside lid reads " 5/5" City of lonu.... Flag...." In the bottom of the box lable is in place. Reads " If this compass should require attention or repair ask your dealer to return it to the factory. Do not inject water or alcohol into int..."

Collection

Instruments Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

C.C. Galbraith & Son

Notes

Date: late-19th - early 20th C.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Compass

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Navigational Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Surveying & Navigational T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Material

Brass, Glass