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Lodestone and keeper, English, 17th century (brass cased magnetite)

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MFR135753
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Lodestone and keeper, English, 17th century (brass cased magnetite)
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English School, (17th century) / English
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Private Collection
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brass cased magnetite
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material from which ships' compasses were originally made; used for remagnetising compass needles; power increased when the pole pieces are capped with an iron armature called a 'keeper';

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Bridgeman Images
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navigational / science / equipment / magnet / navigating / mineral ore / magnetic / guiding / compass / guide / oxide of iron / instrument / navigation
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