Pocket compass - Brass - militaire bulgare de type Adrianov , ancienne instrument de navigation , maritime

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Brass Bulgarian military compass of the Adrianov type dating to 1950, in good condition with minor age-related wear, dimensions 6.5 cm high, 5 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep.

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Ancient Bulgarian military compass of Adrianov type, bearing the mark “Made in Bulgaria.” Orientation instrument equipped with a dial featuring a double graduation in degrees and thousandths, a magnetized needle with contrasting marks, and a lateral locking system. Robust model designed for field use, characteristic of orientation equipment used in Eastern Europe during the second half of the 20th century. Metal body showing patina, scratches and signs of use consistent with its age. An interesting piece for collectors of old compasses, orientation instruments, topography and 20th-century historical equipment.

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)

Ancient Bulgarian military compass of Adrianov type, bearing the mark “Made in Bulgaria.” Orientation instrument equipped with a dial featuring a double graduation in degrees and thousandths, a magnetized needle with contrasting marks, and a lateral locking system. Robust model designed for field use, characteristic of orientation equipment used in Eastern Europe during the second half of the 20th century. Metal body showing patina, scratches and signs of use consistent with its age. An interesting piece for collectors of old compasses, orientation instruments, topography and 20th-century historical equipment.

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
militaire bulgare de type Adrianov , ancienne instrument de navigation , maritime
Country of origin
Bulgaria
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1950
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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