Compass

Object Name:

Compass

Object ID:

1971.031.01

Creator:

Chandler, Abiel (1807-1881) -- Clockmaker

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

circa 1850

Description:

Surveyor's compass. Made by Abiel Chandler, Concord, NH. Mounted on brass, horizontal level left of dial 3.1", vertical level right of dial 2.6". Silvered dial marked in degrees counterclockwise, and "A. Chandler Concord N.H." in center. Raised ring marked in degrees from 0-90, from North and South to East and West. 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. In mahogany box, pine bottom. Includes three mounted locking swivels, two for the sights, one for an unknown missing part. Two brass hinges, and two brass locking hooks. One hook broken, broken piece in case. Used with tripod 1971.031.02.

Material:

Metal
Wood
Glass
Brass
Mahogany
Pine

Dimensions:

H-7.9 W-5.9 L-13.9 inches

Provenance:

The compass was owned by George P. Hadley (1846-1934), and then by the donor, Gerald R. Hyde (1906-1971) of Goffstown, NH.
Abiel Chandler (1807-1881), Concord, NH. Listed 1834 as Clockmaker, 1850 as Philosopher instrment maker.

Credit Line:

Gift of Gerald R. Hyde

People:

Chandler, Abiel (1807-1881), Hadley, George P. (1846-1934), Hyde, Gerald R. (1906-1971)

Subjects:

Compasses, Surveying, Surveying instruments