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Plain compass (Surveying compass)
Henry Shuttleworth
1780-1798
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry Shuttleworth (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1969.2041 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.2041 A
Object Name
Plain compass (Surveying compass)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Henry Shuttleworth (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1780-1798
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Proper right arm, surface
Inscription: "Shuttleworth / London" engraved in script.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Science
Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Iron
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.969 (H) x 4.961 (D) x 12.992 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5 (H) x 12.6 (D) x 33 (L)