Pivot Bar

Pivot Bar Physical Object


Accession Number
1986.008.1199f
Creation Date
circa 1700
Materials
Description
See also 1986.008.1199a-e, g--k.
This pivot bar, one of the gimbals, mounted the compass to its frame while allowing it to move so that it could stay stable regardless of the ship’s movements.

Dimensions

10 cm H x 12.4 cm W x 1.23 cm D , Item (Overall)

0.0385 kg Weight