Ship's compass - Brass
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Antique brass ship compass in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains, dimensions 30 x 30 x 15 cm, weight about 15 kg, origin Germany, style Antique.
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Description from the seller
A magnificent antique ship's compass. This unique piece is a real showpiece and a must-have for collectors of maritime objects or as a decorative element in a home, restaurant, or even usable on a (historic) ship.
Manufacturer: C. Plath, Hamburg Serial number: 6?81 (partly erased)
Another mark in the brass ring, the letters "NACHF" Probably German for "refill opening"
The compass is transparent at the bottom with the intention of indirectly lighting the compass rose with a lamp.
The compass is intact, functional, so it can be used on a ship.
The company C. Plath still exists and continues to manufacture high-quality nautical and maritime equipment, including compasses.
The compass can be hung on a ship with a cardan suspension or installed into a table, bar, etc.
The bottom of the compass is transparent (milky glass) for illumination at night when used on a ship
The compass is 24 cm in diameter, the cardan outer ring is 30 cm in diameter
Weight: approx. 15 kg
The compass can be picked up in Leiden (NL) or shipped.
A magnificent antique ship's compass. This unique piece is a real showpiece and a must-have for collectors of maritime objects or as a decorative element in a home, restaurant, or even usable on a (historic) ship.
Manufacturer: C. Plath, Hamburg Serial number: 6?81 (partly erased)
Another mark in the brass ring, the letters "NACHF" Probably German for "refill opening"
The compass is transparent at the bottom with the intention of indirectly lighting the compass rose with a lamp.
The compass is intact, functional, so it can be used on a ship.
The company C. Plath still exists and continues to manufacture high-quality nautical and maritime equipment, including compasses.
The compass can be hung on a ship with a cardan suspension or installed into a table, bar, etc.
The bottom of the compass is transparent (milky glass) for illumination at night when used on a ship
The compass is 24 cm in diameter, the cardan outer ring is 30 cm in diameter
Weight: approx. 15 kg
The compass can be picked up in Leiden (NL) or shipped.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Brass
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
15 cm
Military Context
No
Weight
15 g
Estimated period
1920-1930
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