Gyro Repeater Compass

Name/Title

Gyro Repeater Compass

Entry/Object ID

1981.256.001

Description

Sperry Gyro Compass Repeater on Fully Gimbaled Brass Stand. Electric. Made By Sperry Gyroscope Co. in Great Neck N.Y. Patented March 4, 1919. Serial No. 3195. Lead Weight Screwed Into Bottom. Electric Cord Out Back. condition: Good. Has Been Restored. Compass Rose Face, Brownish Discoloration. Small Dents and Scratches in Base.

Collection

Instruments Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Sperry

Manufacturer

Sperry

Notes

Date: mid-20th century [?]

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