Napier compasses

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Scope note
Lightweight folding compasses consisting of legs with upper portion cut away to allow hinged lower legs to fold up inward and with pivoting reversible points that provide ink, pencil, and plain points.
Napier compasses
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024