Ship's compass - Cast brass, Brass - John E. Hand & Sons Co.

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Original vintage lifeboat and ship compass by John E. Hand & Sons Co., Philadelphia USA, model LMC-101-D, serial No. 19022, cast brass, ca. 1940–1950, 4 kg, 19 cm high, 15.0 cm wide, 15.2 cm deep, used condition with minor signs of aging, working with movable compass card and liquid present, associated with the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Description from the seller

Original vintage ship compass / lifeboat compass by John E. Hand & Sons Co., Philadelphia U.S.A. / Haddonfield N.J.

This is an American lifeboat compass, model LMC-101-D, with visible serial number 19022. This type of compass was used as a nautical instrument on lifeboats and small vessels and is now an attractive collector’s item for enthusiasts of maritime instruments and nautical antiques.

The compass is in used, original vintage condition with normal traces of age, use and storage, consistent with a maritime object of this age. The original patina, wear and signs of use are visible on the casing.

Condition:
• Compass is working
• Compass card moves
• Liquid is present
• Original markings and type plate are present
• Sold in the condition as shown in the photographs

Markings / details:
• John E. Hand & Sons Co.
• Philadelphia U.S.A.
• Haddonfield N.J.
• Model LMC-101-D
• Serial No. 19022

Period:
Probably mid-20th century.

Translated Show original

Original vintage ship compass / lifeboat compass by John E. Hand & Sons Co., Philadelphia U.S.A. / Haddonfield N.J.

This is an American lifeboat compass, model LMC-101-D, with visible serial number 19022. This type of compass was used as a nautical instrument on lifeboats and small vessels and is now an attractive collector’s item for enthusiasts of maritime instruments and nautical antiques.

The compass is in used, original vintage condition with normal traces of age, use and storage, consistent with a maritime object of this age. The original patina, wear and signs of use are visible on the casing.

Condition:
• Compass is working
• Compass card moves
• Liquid is present
• Original markings and type plate are present
• Sold in the condition as shown in the photographs

Markings / details:
• John E. Hand & Sons Co.
• Philadelphia U.S.A.
• Haddonfield N.J.
• Model LMC-101-D
• Serial No. 19022

Period:
Probably mid-20th century.

Translated Show original

Details

Specific region of origin
Phila usa
Metal type
Brass
Brass type
Cast brass
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
John E. Hand & Sons Co.
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United States
Material
Brass, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
19 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
15.2 cm
Military Context
Yes
Weight
4 kg
Army unit
Cost Guard
Estimated period
1940-1950
Object title
John E. Hand & Sons Co.,
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
The NetherlandsVerified
1
Object sold
1
Object in auction
1
Review
Private

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