Pocket compass - Brass - ancienne instrument de navigation , maritime

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Jeroen Janssens
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French brass pocket compass dating to circa 1900–1910, with a blue-tinged needle, complete graduations and a suspension ring; dimensions 7 × 5 × 1.5 cm; in good condition with age-related wear and stains.

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Old French brass pocket compass, late 19th – early 20th century. A precision instrument with a blued needle, full graduations, and a suspension ring. Beautiful antique object with an authentic patina in keeping with its age, with traces of age.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, ancient 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)

Old French brass pocket compass, late 19th – early 20th century. A precision instrument with a blued needle, full graduations, and a suspension ring. Beautiful antique object with an authentic patina in keeping with its age, with traces of age.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, ancient 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
ancienne instrument de navigation , maritime
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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