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A Georgian Travelling/explorers Compass
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A Georgian Travelling/explorers Compass

18th century
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Description

This is a Georgian mahogany cased travelling or explorer's compass. It has brass triangular hinges, stop pin, and a brass locking clasp. Good clean compass dial and in good working order. These Explorer's compasses were popular during the early to mid 1800's when people went on their travels.

This one measures approx. 6.5cm w x 6.5cm d.

C1820/30's.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Box Compass to the Georgian era.

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This is a Georgian mahogany cased travelling or explorer's compass. It has brass triangular hinges, stop pin, and a brass locking clasp. Good clean compass dial and in good working order.
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These Explorer's compasses were popular during the early to mid 1800's when people went on their travels.
Opus Antiques

This one measures approx. 6.5cm w x 6.5cm d.

C1820/30's.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Box Compass to the Georgian era.

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An antique Georgian square mahogany box compass shown open, featuring a brass bezel, glass top, and brass hook clasp.
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Archive I An antique Georgian square mahogany box compass shown open, featuring a brass bezel, glass top, and brass hook clasp.

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An antique Georgian square mahogany box compass shown open, featuring a brass bezel, glass top, and brass hook clasp.
A Georgian Travelling/Explorers Compass
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An antique Georgian square mahogany box compass shown open, featuring a brass bezel, glass top, and brass hook clasp.
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A Georgian box compass is a portable magnetic directional instrument from the eighteenth century, housed within a protective hinged wooden casing, typically crafted from mahogany or fruitwood.

These instruments were predominantly constructed using hardwood cases, brass bezels, glass covers, steel magnetic needles, and hand-printed or engraved paper dials.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-joined wooden cases, brass hook-and-eye closures or original latches, hand-drawn or printed compass roses, and natural patination on the metal components.

An antique compass serves as a refined accents object when displayed on an office desk, curated shelf, or atop a stack of leather-bound books within a study or library setting.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and excess humidity, dusting gently with a soft cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical polishes on the brass and wood.
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