Ww1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London

Name: Ww1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA644929
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

This is an excellent original example of the Verners Patenet MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perfectly intact. The lid is signed by the London maker, " J H Steward Ltd. Strand, London".

The optician, James Henry Steward, founded his business in 1852 and produced an extensive range of items for military use advertised as instruments for ‘Reconnoitring, Sketching, Night Marching, Signally, Gun Laying’.

In the middle of the 19th century the business was appointed as the optician to Her Majesty's British & Foreign Governments, the National Rifle Associations of England, India, Canada & the Colonies and the National Artillery Association.

It is complete with brown leather case (wear commensurate with age and use) with hinged top and buckle fastener. A great clean example in excellent condition. 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" thick. The case measuring 4" x 3" x 2".

Item ID: 40922

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Physical Dimensions

Height

10.2cm (4.02")

Width

7.6cm (2.99")

Depth

5.1cm (2.01")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA644929

Dealers Internal Reference

40922

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. WW1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London — fig 1. Ww1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London

The optician, James Henry Steward, founded his business in 1852 and produced an extensive range of items for military use advertised as instruments for ‘Reconnoitring, Sketching, Night Marching, Signally, Gun Laying’.

fig 2. WW1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London — fig 2. Ww1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London

In the middle of the 19th century the business was appointed as the optician to Her Majesty's British & Foreign Governments, the National Rifle Associations of England, India, Canada & the Colonies and the National Artillery Association.

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It is complete with brown leather case (wear commensurate with age and use) with hinged top and buckle fastener.

Puckerings

A great clean example in excellent condition. 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" thick. The case measuring 4" x 3" x 2".