A Large Mahogany Cased Travelling Compass - Approx 21cm W

Name: A Large Mahogany Cased Travelling Compass - Approx 21cm W
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1087202
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

This is a great, large sized mahogany cased compass, dating from the late 1800s. It has the makers name on the compass face H.Hughes & Sons London.

A well made piece, measuring 21cm w x 20.5cm d x 4cm h.

Hughes and Sons were established in 1828 and were originally clock makers in the East End of London who later supplied sextants and chronometers to ships coming into the Thames. The partnership was headed by Alexander Hughes, son of Henry Hughes (w.1835-79, d.1879). From 1879-1941 the company traded at 59 Fenchurch St., London England & in 1903 was incorporated as a limited company.

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1087202

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a great, large sized mahogany cased compass, dating from the late 1800s. It has the makers name on the compass face H.Hughes & Sons London.

A well made piece, measuring 21cm w x 20.5cm d x 4cm h.

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Hughes and Sons were established in 1828 and were originally clock makers in the East End of London who later supplied sextants and chronometers to ships coming into the Thames.

Opus Antiques

The partnership was headed by Alexander Hughes, son of Henry Hughes (w.1835-79, d.1879). From 1879-1941 the company traded at 59 Fenchurch St., London England & in 1903 was incorporated as a limited company.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1087202

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