Magnetic Compass (Hand-Held)

Name/Title

Magnetic Compass (Hand-Held)

Entry/Object ID

1998.031.001

Description

Magnetic Compass (Hand-Held) Compass Has Water Alcohol Mixture.930 Sp.Gr.Magnifying Finder Attached To Surface of Compass Around Head. Black and White Compass Rose with Silver Fasteners Attached Ne,Se,Sw,Nw hand Held Wooden Handle Has Id Label in Metal Holder. case Has Glass Front Hinged and Two Hook Closure. label: "Sestrel"

Collection

Instruments Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Henry Browne & Son Ltd.

Manufacturer

Henry Browne & Son Ltd.

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