Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument

Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument

Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Our Stock # 18.7392. This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass terrestrial or maritime navigation instrument, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Of pleasing weight and fascinating details. Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout. Heavy brass case with light polish shows pleasing golden tones. Glass dial and bright mirror plate to lid in good original order.

Hinged lid with folding azimuth sight to top. Clear 60mm (2.25) dial displaying cardinal directions with annotated arrow needle. Fully adjustable mechanism with two internal bubble levels, rotating by brass lever to rear. Larger folding sight for observing sunlight with viewing window within the case lid. Needle secured for transit with internal lever mechanism, activating upon lid closure.

Engraved table to rear displays the natural sine positions. This is a pleasingly heavy vintage pocket compass, with appealing details for the enthusiast or collector of navigational instruments. Delivered polished and ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 7.5cm (3'') Max Depth: 9cm (3.5'') Max Height: 5cm (2''). Face Diameter: 6cm (2.25'').

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Available when collecting from our studio or along with some deliveries. We will get the best possible service and cost for you. Most welcome by prior arrangement from our warehouse in Devon. Packing We professionally pack every item and encourage recycling of the materials where possible. 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 Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument" is in sale since Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

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 Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument