Compass - Wood, Brass - marine ancienne de navigation - topography

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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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A 20th‑century wooden and brass marine navigation compass, housed in a solid wood hinged case with a circular brass cuvette, dimensions 16 × 7 × 7 cm, origin France, in good condition with some wear and age-related marks.

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– Antique navigation compass presented in its solid wood hinged case, with an integrated circular dish. 360° graduated dial with indications of cardinal points, needle and brass elements, protected by original glass. The piece shows a beautiful patina of time, bearing witness to its authenticity and its old use. A typical marine or topography instrument, decorative and historical collectible, ideal for enthusiasts of navigation, scientific instruments (sextant, spyglass, telescope, theodolite) or vintage decoration.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)

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– Antique navigation compass presented in its solid wood hinged case, with an integrated circular dish. 360° graduated dial with indications of cardinal points, needle and brass elements, protected by original glass. The piece shows a beautiful patina of time, bearing witness to its authenticity and its old use. A typical marine or topography instrument, decorative and historical collectible, ideal for enthusiasts of navigation, scientific instruments (sextant, spyglass, telescope, theodolite) or vintage decoration.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
marine ancienne de navigation
Title additional information
topography
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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