Compass
Dolland
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1760 - 1820
Materials
silver & fish skin
Measurements
50 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288767
Summary
A George III silver compass inscribed 'Dollond London', original fish skin case.
Provenance
Transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.
Marks and inscriptions
Dollond London (inscribed)
Makers and roles
Dolland , manufacturer