compass; wing

Description
Wing compass of steel with a brass fulcrum. The legs are rectangular in section for about half their length, then rounded and tapered to a point. Fine adjustment is provided by a knurled nut engaging on a screw at the root of the wing and tensioned by a flat spring inside the leg. Stamped "A.TAIT"
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Department
Signature & date
stamping:side:"A.TAIT/ 7"
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Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 15cm (L 5 7/8")
Accession number
1998-074-021

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