Azimuth Mirror, Patt. 996
Stock Number: NM.5-48
€325
Azimuth Mirror, Patt. 996
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
With the azimuth mirror on the compass the direction of a celestial body can be determined, expressed in degrees. Used among other things, to determine the deviation of the compass. The black lacquered, brass mirror of unknown maker is never used and comes with a loose pen in a wooden case. The spare pen is missing.
Date: ca. 1940
HD: 23×13 cm
HWL case: 16.5x26x26 cm
Signed: Patt. 996, No 795
Origin: USA or England
Condition: in perfect condition
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Archipel
Welcome to the catalogue of Archipel International Maritime Gallery, specialist in nautical antiques and collectables.
Archipel International Maritime Galery in the Netherlands, sets itself to maritime objects, globes and sea charts of before 1900. The managing director worked as officer with the mercantile marine and the Royal Navy. As curator he was connected to one of the University Museums in the Netherlands. As seaman and curator he has a lot of knowledge of naval history. The entire Archipel collection can be found at the site Archipel-img.com.
