Ch. Bianchetti Steering device - Brass, Wood - Compass with alidade

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Brass and wood navigation compass with an alidade, mounted on a gimbal with a counterweight stabilization system, dating to 1850–1900 and signed CH. Bianchetti & CS Marseille, with replaced pinules cables and a wooden case, in excellent condition.

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Navigation compass with an alidade, mounted on a gimbal with a counterweight stabilization system.

Pinule cables replaced.

Stamped "CH, BIANCHETTI & CS Marseille"

Wooden box, joints and mortises assembly (mortise-and-tenon construction).

Late 19th century.

Navigation compass with an alidade, mounted on a gimbal with a counterweight stabilization system.

Pinule cables replaced.

Stamped "CH, BIANCHETTI & CS Marseille"

Wooden box, joints and mortises assembly (mortise-and-tenon construction).

Late 19th century.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Compass with alidade
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Ch. Bianchetti
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
29 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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