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Ship's Compass in Case
Ship's Compass in Case
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Ship's Compass in Case

Manufacturer
Period20th century
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 cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • HM Object Number 82658
  • Inventory Card 6768-9
  • EEA Norway Grant EEA.1964
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
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