Compass - Brass and other materials - Sestrel

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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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A single Sestrel brass binnacle with a brass liquid-filled compass drained to protect the compass rose; petroleum lamp still included, dating to c. 1940–1950, UK origin, dimensions 24 × 17 × 17 cm, weight 4 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

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Brass liquid-filled compass. Brand: Sestrel. It still works well. The liquid has been drained to protect the compass rose. The small petroleum light is still in there. See the photos below.

Brass liquid-filled compass. Brand: Sestrel. It still works well. The liquid has been drained to protect the compass rose. The small petroleum light is still in there. See the photos below.

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Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Sestrel
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass and other materials
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Military Context
No
Weight
4 kg
Estimated period
1940-1950
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Objects sold
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