Accession No

1075

Brief Description

azimuth compass, by Jean-Gabriel-Augustin Chevallier, French, 1796 - 1830

Origin

France; Paris

Maker

Chevallier, Jean-Gabriel-Augustin

Class

magnetism; surveying

Earliest Date

1796

Latest Date

1830

Inscription Date

Material

metal

Dimensions

diameter 68mm; thickness 21mm

Special Collection

Robert Whipple collection

Provenance

Gift from Robert S. Whipple in 08/1951. Purchased by Robert S. Whipple from Dr. Colin Ferles in 08/1951.

Inscription

‘L’ingr Chevallier Opt. Du Roi Place Du Pont Neuf 15. a Paris’ (on compass face)

Description Notes

Metal alloy compass with screw-on lid. Folding window and pinhole sights. Silvered 16-point rose graduated 0 - 360˚ in single degress. Arrow marks variation of magnetic north. Locking bar.

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