Compass - Brass - de poche 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 dating from the early 20th century, with a circular engraved dial and blue-coated needle, housed in a patinated brass case, measures 3.5 cm in depth and width and 5.5 cm in height, made in France with a maritime theme.

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Antique brass pocket compass. Compact model with a circular dial engraved with the cardinal points and a blued needle, housed in a brass case patinated by time, typical of portable navigation instruments of that era. A beautiful object of scientific instrumentation and exploration, ideal for a collector or an enthusiast of maritime objects and adventure. Condition as shown in the photos with signs of wear and authentic patina.
Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decor, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)

Antique brass pocket compass. Compact model with a circular dial engraved with the cardinal points and a blued needle, housed in a brass case patinated by time, typical of portable navigation instruments of that era. A beautiful object of scientific instrumentation and exploration, ideal for a collector or an enthusiast of maritime objects and adventure. Condition as shown in the photos with signs of wear and authentic patina.
Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decor, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
de poche ancienne instrument de navigation
Title additional information
maritime
Country of Origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
early 20th century
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