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Joseph Czech gimballed magnetic compass with arm
Gimballed brass compass in round frame with a rectangular arm.
The compass needle is bi-colored. Engraved on the brass face is a wind rose with 16 points. The cardinal points are labeled: S (north); OR (east); M (south); and OC (west). North is also marked with a fleur-de-lis.
Engraved around the circumference of the frame is a scale divided for azimuth ranging from 180 to 0 to 180, graduated into ones and tens.
There is a circular hole through the frame's arm near the compass end. At the opposite end on the back of the arm is a round knob.
Visible on the back of the arm are several bolts (securing the arm to the frame) and a raised tab (at the center of the compass).
The compass is stored in a fitted leather case with plush lining and brass clasp.