Compass - Brass, Wood - marine ancienne de navigation , maritime , nautique

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Estimate  € 120 - € 180
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€15
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€10
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Maritime navigation compass housed in an elegant wooden case with a brass anchor, the central compass features a 0–360° graduation and main cardinal points, made of brass and wood, dating to 1890–1900, size 9 cm high, 3.5 cm deep and 3.5 cm wide, in good condition with minor wear from age.

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Maritime navigation compass, integrated into an elegant wooden box decorated with a brass anchor. The central compass features a full 0 to 360-degree graduation as well as the main cardinal points, enabling orientation and the reading of a course. The piece is inspired by antique nautical instruments and marine tools used for navigation and orientation. A beautiful pairing of wood and brass, with patina and signs of wear. An ideal decorative object for a collection on the theme of navigation, the navy, scientific instruments, or nautical decoration.

late 20th – early 21st century.

Highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of nautical objects and measuring instruments (compass, microscope, sextant, spyglass, loupe, telescope, theodolite).

Maritime navigation compass, integrated into an elegant wooden box decorated with a brass anchor. The central compass features a full 0 to 360-degree graduation as well as the main cardinal points, enabling orientation and the reading of a course. The piece is inspired by antique nautical instruments and marine tools used for navigation and orientation. A beautiful pairing of wood and brass, with patina and signs of wear. An ideal decorative object for a collection on the theme of navigation, the navy, scientific instruments, or nautical decoration.

late 20th – early 21st century.

Highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of nautical objects and measuring instruments (compass, microscope, sextant, spyglass, loupe, telescope, theodolite).

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
marine ancienne de navigation , maritime , nautique
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1890-1900
Sold by
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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