Compass - Brass, Glass, Bronze - C. Plath / W. Bollwinkel
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Selected by Paul Wullems
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Bronze and brass, with glass, fluid compass from the 1950s–1960s to 1960s–1970s, mounted in a cardan suspension to stay level on a moving ship, signed by W. Bollwinkel on the rim with Hamburg on the compass rose, produced by C. Plath / W. Bollwinkel, in good used condition with a natural patina, diameter 20 cm, weight 7500 kg.
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Beautiful and authentic liquid-filled compass in a bronze/brass finish, mounted in a gimbal suspension so that the instrument stays horizontal as the ship moves. This type of compass was used on smaller seagoing ships and fishing vessels as a reliable navigation instrument.
On the rim is the signature W. Bollwinkel, with on the compass rose the designation Hamburg and the hallmark of the well-known German manufacturer C. Plath. This points to production or supply via Hamburg, the center of maritime instrument making.
The compass is in good and working condition: the dial rotates smoothly and stably. The brass housing has a beautiful, natural patina.
A decorative and functional maritime object, very suitable for collectors of nautical instruments or as a stylish interior piece.
The diameter of the compass is 20 cm.
Many photos added so the condition of the compass can be well assessed. Also a photo with a pen so the size can be clearly determined.
Photos are part of the description.
The compass will be very well packaged, insured and sent by registered mail with a track and trace code.
See also my other auctions and possibly save on shipping costs
Will not be shipped to the United States.
Seller's Story
,We specialize in antique maritime objects. But also more recent maritime objects, old measuring devices and other curiosities.
The customer comes first with us. We try to handle everything as well as possible and to take care of the shipment in a very good way. If the buyer is not satisfied, we always come to a solution together. See our reviews for confirmation.
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Beautiful and authentic liquid-filled compass in a bronze/brass finish, mounted in a gimbal suspension so that the instrument stays horizontal as the ship moves. This type of compass was used on smaller seagoing ships and fishing vessels as a reliable navigation instrument.
On the rim is the signature W. Bollwinkel, with on the compass rose the designation Hamburg and the hallmark of the well-known German manufacturer C. Plath. This points to production or supply via Hamburg, the center of maritime instrument making.
The compass is in good and working condition: the dial rotates smoothly and stably. The brass housing has a beautiful, natural patina.
A decorative and functional maritime object, very suitable for collectors of nautical instruments or as a stylish interior piece.
The diameter of the compass is 20 cm.
Many photos added so the condition of the compass can be well assessed. Also a photo with a pen so the size can be clearly determined.
Photos are part of the description.
The compass will be very well packaged, insured and sent by registered mail with a track and trace code.
See also my other auctions and possibly save on shipping costs
Will not be shipped to the United States.
Seller's Story
,We specialize in antique maritime objects. But also more recent maritime objects, old measuring devices and other curiosities.
The customer comes first with us. We try to handle everything as well as possible and to take care of the shipment in a very good way. If the buyer is not satisfied, we always come to a solution together. See our reviews for confirmation.
We appreciate personal contact, even if there are complaints.
If several lots are purchased in the same auction, we will calculate the cheapest shipping costs based on registered shipping. Shipping costs that are too much collected by Catawiki will be reimbursed to you afterwards
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
C. Plath / W. Bollwinkel
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Brass, Bronze, Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
Military Context
No
Weight
7500 kg
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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