Compass with case
1800-1900
Place madeChina, Asia
Wood, metal, glass
Overall: 3 1/8 x 4 in. ( 7.9 x 10.2 cm )
INV.13643ab
DescriptionCompass in cylindrical wooden case with flat lid; needle (now detached) in deep, white-painted well surrounded by black dial with incised and painted white and yellow Chinese characters; circular glass and metal band (both detached) cover top of well.ClassificationsSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
