Hand-crafted replica sixteenth-century compass in wooden box with sliding lid. Lid is carved with a compass rose. Compass dial is hand-painted with a red, green and black compass rose.
brass center ornament with symbols around the center designating directions.
Collection
Instruments Collection
Made/Created
Artist
Brockman, James S.
Manufacturer
Brockman, James S.
Notes
Date: late 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
