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1504606339Code 5761 Antique pelorusAntique brass pelorus, signed HEATH & C Ltd New Heltham London (firm active from 1845 and 1937), made in the second half of the XIX century. It has a sight system with sun filters and compass card with eight winds with goniometri circle. The pelorus is mounted on a universal joint and is placed in its original mahogany box. Very good condition. Measures of box cm 20x20 - inches 7.87x7.87.
It is a graphometer in a round crown mounted on a universal joint and it used to determinate the position of a ship: tracing two points on coast you can find two direction lines; where these lines join themselves there is the position of the ship. The pelorus was used for taking the magnetic bearing of objects: it consisted of a brass plate engraved with compass points, but with no magnets, and sights which were pivoted about the centre. The whole was set inside gimbals and mounted in a wooden case.
The term pelorus is derived from the name of Hannibal’s pilot, who assisted him in getting his troops across Europe and who kept him in touch with Carthage by sea.
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ANN MARIE - NY USA 07/10/2018
Dear Daniela, received yesterday, exactly as described. Very happy with it, thank you for your help! best
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