Compass
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1720 - 1820
Materials
Mahogany, brass, paper and glass
Measurements
2.0 x 15.0 x 21.5 cm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 108654
Summary
A Georgian mahogany framed compass with coloured paper face and brass perimeter, incised N.C. on reverse. Originally part of a desk
Provenance
Purchased in 1987 by the National Trust from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000).
Marks and inscriptions
mark - stamped - reverse - text - NC NC