Ship's compass - Brass - Sestrel - Antique nautical compass

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Antique brass nautical compass from the 20th century by Sestrel, mounted on a gimbal suspension with a liquid-filled interior showing the compass rose; dimensions 27 cm wide, 27 cm deep, 11 cm high, weight 8 kg, origin Spain.

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An antique nautical compass, also known in nautical terms as a magnetic compass or needle. Made of brass and from the prestigious, highly regarded Sestrel brand by Henry Browne and Son Ltd, English manufacturers who operated from 1842 to 1980. It is mounted on a gimbal suspension support that keeps it level at all times despite the ship’s movements. The interior, filled with liquid, reveals the compass rose, which marks the cardinal points.

An antique nautical compass, also known in nautical terms as a magnetic compass or needle. Made of brass and from the prestigious, highly regarded Sestrel brand by Henry Browne and Son Ltd, English manufacturers who operated from 1842 to 1980. It is mounted on a gimbal suspension support that keeps it level at all times despite the ship’s movements. The interior, filled with liquid, reveals the compass rose, which marks the cardinal points.

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