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Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument c.1900 (1 of 12)
London Fine Ltd
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The Antique Village, The Old Whiteways Cider Factory

Hele

Devon

United Kingdom

EX5 4PW

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Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument c.1900

REF: 18.8631 / LA412794
£1,495
€1,746
$1,881
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Description
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany case and stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Measure out your plot with this delightful antique surveyor's compass. Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order. Brass case shows appealing golden tones, with an attractive polished finish. Set within a quality mahogany case, dressed with a brass handle and rotating clasps. Dashing cylindrical form with a large compass dial set within the top surface. Vernier adjustment dials to the trailing edge, with a sliding needle lock to one side. Compass winds in French - Nord, Est, Sud and Ouest and the intercardinal points Ne, Se, So and No. Blue magnetic point with a silvered setting hand, and degree marks to the circumference. Barrel engraved with the maker's mark 'H. Morin, 11 Rue Dulong, Paris'. Mounts upon a turned support with wide circular base. Maker's engraving to case lid and label situated within the lid reverse. The stand base dressed with a protective baize in bright emerald green. This is a superb antique vineyard setter's compass, with a quality finish and charming French annotations to the large dial. A treat for the desktop or field use. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 18.8631
measurements
Case Width: 20.5cm (8'') Case Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'') Case Height: 10.5cm (4.25'') Compass Width: 8cm (3.25'') Compass Depth: 8cm (3.25'') Compass Height: 18cm (7'') Compass on Stand Width: 12.5cm (5'') Compass on Stand Depth: 12.5cm (5'') Compass on Stand Height: 26cm (10.25'')
declaration
London Fine Ltd has clarified that the Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument c.1900 (LA412794) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1900
condition
Presented in very good antique condition.
location
This Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument c.1900 is located in Devon, United Kingdom