Pocket compass - Brass - ancienne instrument de navigation , maritime - E. Grand, Nancy

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Antique French brass pocket compass from the 20th century, signed E. Grand, Nancy, with blue needle, full graduations and a suspension ring, sold with its original leather case stamped “Offre à l’Académie – 5 Médailles d’Or.”

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Old French brass pocket compass from the 20th century, signed E. Grand, Nancy. A precision instrument with a blue-tinted needle, complete graduations, and a suspension ring. Sold with its original leather case stamped “Gift to the Academy – 5 Gold Medals.”
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).

Old French brass pocket compass from the 20th century, signed E. Grand, Nancy. A precision instrument with a blue-tinted needle, complete graduations, and a suspension ring. Sold with its original leather case stamped “Gift to the Academy – 5 Gold Medals.”
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
Title additional information
E. Grand, Nancy
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
3.5 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
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Objects sold
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