Compass, Surveyor's
- Object Name:
- Compass, Surveyor's
- Object ID:
- 1873.004.02
- Creator:
- Trundy, John (1800-1873)
- Place of Origin:
- Portsmouth, NH
- Date:
- circa 1830
- Description:
- Surveyor's compass. Wooden frame, brass, and paper compass card. Elaborate with fleur de lis (marked "Wightman sculp") and central star extending to form compass points. Eastern point elaborated. Marked on center of card, "J. TRUNDY. / MAKER. / PORTSMOUTH / N.H." Uncased.
- Material:
- Wood
Brass
Paper
Glass - Dimensions:
- W-6.4 L-11.25 Dia-2.2 inches
- Provenance:
- John Trundy (1800-1873) was an instrument maker in Portsmouth, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ezra Bartlett
- Subjects:
- Compasses, Surveying, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments
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