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A Large Mahogany Cased Travelling Compass - Approx 21cm W
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Opus Antiques
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.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1087202
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique SA1087202 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
ANTIQUE SA1087202
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Opus Antiques
Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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