Compass - Plastic, Steel - de bateau , marine Plastimo – Offshore 60 - Ancient Navigation

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French-made Plastimo Offshore 60 marine compass, circa 1985, cylindrical black composite body with a transparent dome, 13 × 13 × 14 cm, full readable graduations, original metal handle, functional with a reactive and stable needle, good overall condition with light signs of wear.

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Plastimo marine compass – Offshore Model 60, French-made, circa 1985 (late 20th century).
Instrument intended for marine navigation (pleasure craft and offshore use), in accordance with the marine standards of its era.

Cylindrical body in black composite material, transparent dome, full and legible graduations, with an original metal handle allowing portable use or operation at a navigation station.
The compass is functional, the needle is responsive and stable. The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear consistent with an old marine instrument.

Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Plastimo marine compass – Offshore Model 60, French-made, circa 1985 (late 20th century).
Instrument intended for marine navigation (pleasure craft and offshore use), in accordance with the marine standards of its era.

Cylindrical body in black composite material, transparent dome, full and legible graduations, with an original metal handle allowing portable use or operation at a navigation station.
The compass is functional, the needle is responsive and stable. The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear consistent with an old marine instrument.

Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
de bateau , marine Plastimo – Offshore 60
Title additional information
Ancient Navigation
Country of Origin
France
Material
Plastic, Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated Period
1985
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