Compass, Surveyor's
- Object Name:
- Compass, Surveyor's
- Object ID:
- 1971.064.01
- Creator:
- W. & L. E. Gurley -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Troy, NY
- Date:
- 1852-1876
- Description:
- Surveyor's compass. Brass. Inverted dial, 0-90, fleur-de-lis (N), "E W S". Engraved "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y." Full needle on brass pivot. Glazed face. Vertical and horizontal levels. Loose parts, two plumbs, post, two sights with thumb screws, key to box. In rectangular mahogany box with leather straps, two hinges, and twin eye hook latches. Printed paper label inside cover: "F.W. Lincoln & Co. / Mathematical Instrument / Makers / & Nautical Stationers / 126 Commercial Street / Boston."
- Material:
- Metal
Brass
Wood
Glass - Dimensions:
- H-10.2 W-7 L-15.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Percy F. Benedict
- Subjects:
- Surveying, Surveying equipment, Surveying instruments, Compasses
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