Category Archives: Compasses

A compass is, in navigation or surveying, the primary device for direction-finding on the surface of the Earth. Compasses may operate on magnetic or gyroscopic principles or by determining the direction of the Sun or a star.

Compass, Astroi MK II, Keuffel & Esser Co

Astro Compass with wooden box and article "Using the Astro-compass to Study Solar Access

Compasses

A compass is, in navigation or surveying, the primary device for direction-finding on the surface...

Compass, Brunton Pocket Transit

D.W. Brunton Pocket compass made by Wm Ainsworth of Denver, Colo. D.W. Brunton is the...

Compass, Surveyors, Hearn & Potter

Circumferentor marked “Hearn and Potter; Toronto, CW.” CW stands for Canada West, indicating that the...

Compass, Surveyors, John Davis & Sons

Surveyor’s Compass made by John Davis & Sons; Derby Ltd. The company, John Davis &...

Compass, Surveyors, Potter

Compass, Surveyors, Potter. Also called a Circumferentor. Brass compass and accessories.

Compass, Surveyors, Short & Mason

The brass and glass compass was made by Short and Mason, London, England.

Compass, Surveyors, W & LE Gurley

This compass was manufactured by W.& L.E. Gurley, in Troy, NY. It is very old...