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2003.0057 Surveying Compass
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Plain compass (Surveying compass)
John & Alexander Walker
1823-1859
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
John & Alexander Walker (Makers)
Place of Origin
Liverpool; Merseyside; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
Brass
Glass
Museum Object Number
2003.0057
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of the McCauley Family
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Object Number
2003.0057
Object Name
Plain compass (Surveying compass)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
John & Alexander Walker (Makers)
Place of Origin
Liverpool; Merseyside; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1823-1859
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Mark
Location:
Dial
Inscription:
"Walker" and "Liverpool" on either side of "N" for north
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Brass
Glass
Dimensions (inches)
5.5 (H) x 12 (L) x 5.15 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.97 (H) x 30.48 (L) x 13.081 (Diam)
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Plain compass (Surveying compass)