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Antique Mahogany Cased Pocket Compass c.1835 (1 of 5)
Vavasseur Antiques
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Antique Mahogany Cased Pocket Compass c.1835

REF: SI2473 / LA485946
£235
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Description
A good small 19th Century antique mahogany cased pocket compass c.1835. Small mahogany-cased pocket compass having 1⅝” paper dial, quadrant rose displaying cardinals and intercardinals, fleur de lys indicating north. Flat blued needle marked 'N' and 'S' in gold on brass crown pivot. Original flat glass held in brass bezel. The mahogany case with straight edges, diamond shaped brass hinges, transit lock, and swinging catch. Condition: In above average condition, the bright blued needle swinging freely, finding north easily, the transit lock working correctly. The paper dial in very good condition, the glass with a few very slight small marks, only visible in certain light. The mahogany travel case in good sound condition. Comments: A very good example in lovely original condition, from the late Georgian or very early Victorian period.
measurements
Height:
0.875 in
Width:
2 in
Depth:
2 in
declaration
Vavasseur Antiques has clarified that the Antique Mahogany Cased Pocket Compass c.1835 (LA485946) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1835
condition
In good working condition.
location
This Antique Mahogany Cased Pocket Compass c.1835 is located in Devon, United Kingdom