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XIV.143 Magnetic declination compass
Maker: unknown
Date:late 18th cent. - early 19th cent.
Materials:slate, steel, brass
Dimensions:1021x460 mm
Current inventory:H211
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Inclinometer consisting of a large slate base with a central support for the long magnetic needle. The meridian line is engraved at the center. On one of the short sides is attached the graduated brass arc over which the needle tip slides. Provenance: Lorraine collections.

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