Pocket Compass
Date1700
Inventory Number7863
ClassificationMagnetic Compass
Subject
Dimensionsopen: 2.3 × 1.5 × 3.5 cm (7/8 × 9/16 × 1 3/8 in.)
closed: 2.8 × 1.5 × 1.8 cm (1 1/8 × 9/16 × 11/16 in.)
closed: 2.8 × 1.5 × 1.8 cm (1 1/8 × 9/16 × 11/16 in.)
AccessoriesNone.
Curatorial RemarksChristie's DC830/237. Silver charm compass intended to be worn from a neck band by pilgrims to Mecca.
ProvenanceHarrold E. Gillingham, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, purchased in London, 1929; David Wheatland purchased from Gillingham, 1949 (#201). Donated to CHSI c. 1985.
Taylor Instrument Companies
Date: circa 1915
Accessories: housed in wood block
Object number: 1998-1-1649
English
Date: before 1850
Accessories: In a brass case within a leather case; stored in a plastic bag with tag "CHRISTIE'S DC830 54"
Object number: DW0142
Brunton, Inc.
Date: mid 20th century
Accessories: cardboard box
Object number: 2003-1-0231
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