possibly made in Edinburgh
Add to albumThis compass dates from around 1830. It belonged to, and was possibly made by, the second son of Edinburgh-based scientific instrument maker Alexander Adie, who was also named Alexander.
The silvered compass rose is inscribed 'A.J. Adie/ Edinburgh' and is contained in a glazed brass case. The dial shows the 4 cardinal points, with the scale marked at 10, 5 and 1 degree intervals. The iron needle pivots on a jewelled bearing.
Alexander Adie (junior) (1808-79) served an apprenticeship with civil engineer James Jardine (1776-1858) and became a respected railway and bridge engineer.
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- Online ID: 000-100-102-822-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland T.1984.182
- Date: Around 1830
c. 1830
- Material: Inscription: A J Adie Edinburgh
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- Who: A.J. Adie, Edinburgh (Maker)
- Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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- Description: Compass signed by A.J. Adie of Edinburgh, c. 1830
- References:
- Clarke, T.N., Morrison-Low, A.D. & Simpson, A.D.C. Brass & glass scientific instrument making workshops in Scotland as illustrated by instruments from the Arthur Frank Collection at the Royal Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989. pp 41, 60
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