PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.17 (a-c)
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: T&E for Science & Technology
2. Classification: Surveying and Navigational T&E
3. Object Term: Compass, Surveyor's (with cover and stand)
Description: a) Slightly domed brass cover with straight sides, the cover with a series of three incised circular double lines spaced evenly across surface and surrounding a central incised dot. The cover lifts off to reveal b) the silvered engraved dial, outer ring with degrees marked in four sections of 0 - 90 (half-degree increments), eight cardinal points (N, NW, W, SW, S, SE, E, NE) surrounding an engraved eight-pointed star, the four major direction points with elaborate curving motifs, one of the points with curving motif featuring a fleur-de-lis at tip, four intermediate points featuring engraved linear pattern; working double-ended compass point of decoratively blackened metal with brass "string" wrapped around major end, the compass point mounted to the face with separate silver metal brace affixed with a screw to outer edge of face. Two brass arms mounted to outer edge at N and S, the north arm with maker's mark; their ends with screwed-on upward-turning corner braces whose upper tips have various positioning and/or sighting holes. The underside with sturdy turned brass cylinder on which to rest compass on support. c) Separate brass stand with receiving pole atop disk resting on three bun feet.
Marked (yes or no): yes
If yes, transcribe directly: "Isaac Chandlee Nottingham"
Date of Manufacture: circa 1780
Company or Place of Manufacture: Nottingham, PA
Materials: brass, glass, silver
Overall dimensions in inches
1. height: 8 1/2"
2. width: 6 1/4"
3. depth: 0*0*0*
