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Boat compass.

Large semi-spherical compass. Made of metal with a glass front. Surrounding the compass is a gyroscope frame with brass screw attachments and two vertical brass rods at each side. Paper set inside glass face with points of the compass on it. At North is a fleur-de-lys. At the centre of the compass is the text: "C. PLATH / HAMBURG". At either side of the South point is text: "D. R. / Patent" and "No. / 42861."

Nama tāpiringa: 1967.109 Whakahounga o Mua: 30 Sept 2025

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