Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial.

Name: Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial.
SKU: as272a4919
Price: 325.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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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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Price

£~~325.00~~

$~~406.02~~ USA

€~~377.72~~

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Period 1950s Antiques Material Brass Origin English Item code as272a4919 / 18.7392 Status Sold

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