Accession No

3675.1

Brief Description

prismatic compass, by J. H. Steward, English, 1900 (c)

Origin

England; London; 406 Strand

Maker

J. H. Steward

Class

surveying; magnetism

Earliest Date

1900

Latest Date

1900

Inscription Date

Material

hide (leather); glass; paper (card); metal

Dimensions

case length 155mm; breadth 130mm; height 50mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Christie’s, South Kensington, London, England; lot 205, 1987.

Inscription

‘J.H. STEWARD 406 STRAND LONDON’

Description Notes

Black-finished portable surveying instrument, in fitted leather case with carrying strap. Magnetic compass with fixed sights, one incorporating a reflecting prism for reading the degree scale on the pivoted compass card.

Condition: good; complete.

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