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Ww1 Officer's Field Compass
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Ww1 Officer's Field Compass

1900 - 1920
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Here we have a good WW1 Officer's field compass with an engraved Mother Of Pearl dial and being presented in it's original fitted leather case stamped for Wolfsky, London, 1917.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Ww1 Brass Field Compass to the 1910s.

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8734
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Here we have a good WW1 Officer's field compass with an engraved Mother Of Pearl dial and being presented in it's original fitted leather case stamped for Wolfsky, London, 1917.
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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Ww1 Brass Field Compass to the 1910s.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case.
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Archive I A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case.

Ww1 Officer's Field Compass

Archive II A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case. View II
Archive III A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case. View III
Archive IV A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case. View IV
Archive V A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case. View V
Archive VI A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case. View VI
Archive VII A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case. View VII
Archive VIII A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case. View VIII
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case.
WW1 Officer's Field Compass
Ref: SA1238305
A First World War brass field compass with a patinated brass casing, glass crystal display, and fitted dark brown leather protective case.
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  • ObjectMilitary Compass
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Military
  • MaterialBrass, Leather, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown, Aged Brass
  • MotifsPatinated brass casing, Knurled bezel, Glass dial crystal, Fitted leather case

This Edwardian military officer's field compass is formed from brass and glass, accompanied by a fitted dark brown leather protective case. The patinated brass casing features a knurled bezel and a hinged mounting loop with small screws at the top. The glass dial crystal reveals a dark face with numerical markings and a white indicator arrow beneath, paired with a small side winding knob on the left of the round body. Natural signs of age include scuffs and darkening across the leather case alongside oxidation upon the metal surfaces. It fits comfortably in the palm of a hand for historical display. Position this piece upon an office desk or library bookshelf alongside books and papers. The compact military instrument serves as a decorative tabletop accessory for a study or collection display.

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A First World War officer field compass is a compact magnetic navigation instrument issued to or purchased by military officers for field orientation, featuring a liquid or dry card dial housed in a durable metal case.

These instruments were predominantly constructed from solid brass, often lacquered or chemically blackened to reduce reflections, paired with glass dial covers and fitted protective leather cases.

Authentic pieces generally feature makers stamps, military broad arrow marks, serial numbers, and heavy brass construction with natural wear on high-touch areas and aged leather casing.

Display the compass atop an office desk, arranged within a shallow shadow box, or placed alongside antique leather-bound books on a shelf to create a curated historical display.

Keep the item in a dry, humidity-controlled environment, wipe metal surfaces with a clean dry cloth, and treat the original leather case with dedicated leather preservative to prevent drying.
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