Artist/Maker
Sherman, Charles R.
Place MadeUnited States
Title
Tell-tale compass
Mediumbrass, copper, glass, paper
Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.2800
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionDesigned to hang over-head in the master's cabin. Dry card compass graduated in geographic headings. Brass and copper case with glass top, brass gimbal, engraved card with fleur-de-lys representing true North. 64 points. Inside of case is painted white. One direction gimbal with mounting frame.ProvenanceFew minor dents in copper bowl. One attaching screw of bowl missingOn View
Not on view
C.R. Sherman & Co.
C.H. Taber & Co.
Kehew, John
Sherman, Charles R.
Baker, D.
C.R. Sherman & Co.
