Ship's Compass in Case
Manufacturer
Simpson Lawrence & Co. (Glasgow)
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeMariner's Compass; Magnetic Compass
Registration NumberMMM 000086
DescriptionShip's compass with cardinal points in English, enclosed within a mahogany case. The manufacture company is Simpson Lawrence & Co. of Glasgow, which was started in 1908, and became a limited company in 1937.InscriptionsCompass's cardinal points and maker's name "Simpson Lawrence & Co. Glassgow" along the perimeter of the compass.Material
Mahogany wood, metal, Glass
Dimensions14.5 x 22 x 22 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number: 82658
- EEA Norway Grant: EEA.1964
- Inventory Card: 6768-9
Online Collections
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Public Access
Not on viewLocation
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
Navigation and Timekeeping / Magnetic and Astronomical
Navigation and Timekeeping / Magnetic and Astronomical
Navigation and Timekeeping / Magnetic and Astronomical
