Compass

Object detail

Accession number

2004.104

Maker

HELIX

Description

Brass compass with the steel axis pin and steel needle point on one arm of the compass. The other arm has a round sleeve fitting with a screw thread and locking nut. The instrument is designed to include a marking pencil to form the second arm of the compass. Etched into the rim of the locking nut, are the words: MADE IN ENGLAND HELIX

Marks

MADE IN ENGLAND HELIX Etched

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel

Collection

Bomber Command Collection

Credit Line

HELIX. Compass, 2004.104. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Drafting Compass, Drafting Compass, Pencil Tools & Equipment for Communication Drafting T&E

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Watch Clock Tool Metal Watch accessory Fashion accessory Office supplies Natural material Titanium Electric blue

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