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Mariner's compass Long Caption: Case 15.2" (38.7cm) wide. Graduation to 1/4 points. Octagonal mahogany case with octagonal glass top. North point ornamented with fleur-de-lys. Fitted with locking device and a clamping mechanism. Brass bowl mounted in gimbals. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Object: NAV0364 Artist: Edward John Dent Date: circa 1850 Medium: mahogany; glass; brass; steel; paper Size: bowl: 275 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.