Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel

Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel

Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel

Our Stock # 18.6345. This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel dial, dating to the mid 20th century circa 1950.

Displays a desirable aged patina. Oak handle and walnut deck box show fine grain interest. Original glass in good order throughout. Compass displays cardinal and inter-cardinal points.

Built-in sight with optical prism magnifies bearing for ease of use. Bezel engraved with supplying chandler Capt. Oak handle complete with unmarked compass card. In period the compass could be illuminated for night time use. Screw-cap bottom reveals the dry cell battery compartment battery absent.

Teak box crafted with compass viewing window and brass loop handle. This is a fantastic vintage compass set, perfectly suited to pleasure yachting or as an interesting desk ornament for those who yearn for the sea. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home or top deck. Dimensions: Max Width: 11cm (4.25'') Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'') Max Height: 25.5cm (10''). Box Width: 14.5cm (5.75'') Box Depth: 15.5cm (6'') Box Height: 34.5cm (13.5'').

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Worldwide We offer a prompt and economical. Worldwide service, we offer the best possible service and cost for you. From 1 to 1000 pieces just let us know your requirements. The item "Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel" is in sale since Friday, March 13, 2020.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments". The seller is "londonfine" and is located in Devon. This item can be shipped worldwide.


Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel