Pocket compass - Brass - ancienne instrument de navigation , maritime

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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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Brass pocket compass from France, dating to the 20th century, with a width of 3.5 cm, height of 4.5 cm and depth of 3 cm, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains.

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Ancient French brass pocket compass, late 19th – early 20th century. Precision instrument with a bluish needle, full graduations, and a suspension ring.
Beautiful antique object with an authentic patina consistent with its age.
Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for collectors, industrial loft decoration, cabinets of curiosities, scientific display cases (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Ancient French brass pocket compass, late 19th – early 20th century. Precision instrument with a bluish needle, full graduations, and a suspension ring.
Beautiful antique object with an authentic patina consistent with its age.
Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for collectors, industrial loft decoration, cabinets of curiosities, scientific display cases (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
ancienne instrument de navigation , maritime
Country of Origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
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Objects sold
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