Compass - Brass - stanley London

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Brass prismatic compass by Stanley London, dating to 2020+, with dimensions 8 × 7.5 × 4.5 cm and weight 491 g, featuring a foldable alidade with sight slit, an engraved compass rose, a lid engraved with a table of natural sines, and a patinated, excellent-condition finish.

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Elegant prismatic compass made of solid brass by Stanley London. This precise design was traditionally used for navigation, surveying, and scientific expeditions. The lid is engraved with a table of natural sines, useful for field goniometric calculations. The instrument features a foldable alidade with a sight slit, an engraved compass rose, and an integrated reading prism. It is in good overall condition with a beautiful patina on the brass. It functions well and is a fine example of an early scientific instrument that is both functional and decorative.

Elegant prismatic compass made of solid brass by Stanley London. This precise design was traditionally used for navigation, surveying, and scientific expeditions. The lid is engraved with a table of natural sines, useful for field goniometric calculations. The instrument features a foldable alidade with a sight slit, an engraved compass rose, and an integrated reading prism. It is in good overall condition with a beautiful patina on the brass. It functions well and is a fine example of an early scientific instrument that is both functional and decorative.

Details

Era
After 2000
Manufacturer/brand
stanley London
Country of origin
Asia
Material
Brass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Weight
491 g
Estimated period
2020+
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Objects sold
Private

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