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'')
Share this Product
Delivery
We ship to the U.K. and internationally every week. We hand deliver most of our U.K. orders. Deliveries take approximately ten to fifteen working days to arrive at your door from receipt of order.
Internationally, our price includes our specialist packing service and all pre-shipment paperwork. We ship with all the major carriers; FedEx, UPS, DHL etc and shipments are fully tracked and insured. Deliveries take approximately ten to fifteen working days to arrive at your door from receipt of order.
|
UK Mainland
|
loading.. |
|
Europe
|
loading.. |
|
USA & Canada |
loading.. |
|
Rest of the World
|
loading.. |
|
Russia
|
- |
