Pivot Bar Physical Object
Accession Number
1986.008.1199fCreation Date
circa 1700Materials
Description
See also 1986.008.1199a-e, g--k.This pivot bar, one of the gimbals, mounted the compass to its frame while allowing it to move so that it could stay stable regardless of the ship’s movements.
Dimensions
10 cm H x 12.4 cm W x 1.23 cm D , Item (Overall)
0.0385 kg Weight