Compass, Surveyor's
- Object Name:
- Compass, Surveyor's
- Object ID:
- 1873.004.04
- Creator:
- Chandler, Abiel (1807-1881)
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- circa 1830
- Description:
- Surveyor's compass, made by Abiel Chandler, Concord, NH. Brass single-plate type with spirit level. Compass is three pieces: two plain sights and compass. Sights attach to compass via pegs and thumb screw. Sights are L-shaped blade, with two slots along vertical centerline. Slots are beveled from one side, with two or four holes spaced along slot. Slot order is reversed between sights. Unelaborated dial, marked for cardinal points only. Raised secondary ring, marked for degrees. Marked on dial around needle, "A. Chandler, Concord N.H." In rectangular pine case with two brass hinges and iron hook catch. Pencil inscription on inside of lid.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass
Glass
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-7.4 W-4.9 L-12 inches
- Provenance:
- Abiel Chandler (1807-1881) was a metalworker (goldsmith, silversmith, clockmaker, and instrument maker) in Concord, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ezra Bartlett
- Subjects:
- Compasses, Surveying, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments
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