Compass, Surveyors, Hearn & Potter

Hearn and Potter Circumferentor
Hearn and Potter Circumferentor

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2006.06.01
  • Made by: Hearn & Potter, Toronto, C.W.
  • Model: Unknown
  • Serial Number: Unknown
  • Date Made: Unknown.
  • Approximate size: height, width, depth
  • Accessories: Wooden Box, Brass Cover, Two Brass Sights.
  • Condition: fair

Commentary:

The instrument sems to be designed to be set on a pole. Two bubble tubes are set at right angles on the brass plate of the compass. A removable brass plate cover protects the glass cover of the compass.

Source of Object: Unknown.

Notes: Add Object IDs of duplicate items if existing.

References: Visit article Circumferentors – Made in Canada before Confederation for additional information.

Description by: Updated by Ed Titanich, October 2, 2024.