Ship's compass - Brass, Glass, Wood - Liquid Compass
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Estimated period 1960-1970; brass, glass and wood liquid-filled compass by American maker Ritchie Boston, diameter 13.5 cm, overall 21 x 21 x 14 cm, weight 3 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of age and staining, origin United States, not shipped to the United States.
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Description from the seller
A particularly beautiful liquid-filled compass from the American maker Ritchie Boston.
The compass still looks very good and works perfectly.
It hangs in a gimbal ring in a nice box with a brass plate.
The diameter of the compass is 13.5 cm.
Many photos have been added so that the condition of the compass can be assessed well.
Photos are part of the description.
The compass will be very well packaged, insured, and sent by registered mail with a tracking code.
Please also view my other auctions/listings and possibly save on shipping costs.
Not 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
A particularly beautiful liquid-filled compass from the American maker Ritchie Boston.
The compass still looks very good and works perfectly.
It hangs in a gimbal ring in a nice box with a brass plate.
The diameter of the compass is 13.5 cm.
Many photos have been added so that the condition of the compass can be assessed well.
Photos are part of the description.
The compass will be very well packaged, insured, and sent by registered mail with a tracking code.
Please also view my other auctions/listings and possibly save on shipping costs.
Not 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
Title additional information
Liquid Compass
Country of origin
United States
Material
Brass, Glass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
Military Context
No
Weight
3 kg
Estimated period
1960-1970
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