Compass Bowl Physical Object
Accession Number
1986.008.1199aCreation Date
circa 1700Description
Three drill holes around rim, one through the bottom where lead weight is screwed. Slightly bent with corrosion holes. See also 1986.008.1199b--k.
This housed the weight, needle, and card with the compass rose. Gimbals would mount it to a stand called a binnacle.Dimensions
16.9 cm H x 17.5 cm W x 9.8 cm D , Item (Overall)
0 kg Weight