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Brass Alidade On Stand
Alidade On Stand
Alidade On Stand

Alidade On Stand

Regular price £40.00 Sale

A decorative antique brass style alidade would make a fantastic addition to any desktop.

Alidades are sighting devices for determining directions used in surveying and (formerly) astronomy. Alidades were used during voyages of exploration to assist with accurate map-making and reading. The Royal Museums Greenwich collection holds examples of alidades.

  • Metal and glass
  • Dimensions: 10 x 7cm | 3.9 x 2.8 in

This item is part of our The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea exhibition collection. 

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