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Watkins Clinometer J Hicks Prismatic Surveyors Compass Military Compendium
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Watkins Clinometer J Hicks Prismatic Surveyors Compass Military Compendium

1900 - 1920
Description

Two separate surveyors instruments with bayonet fit joining to combine in one shaped case, circa 1900.

J. Hicks 8 Hatton Garden London, green card prismatic sighting compass

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Watkins Clinometer Patent 217 1442

The instruments are in very good condition and working order noting a tiny internal shell chip on the edge of the compass glass window

The leather covered card case in good sound condition with some wear.

Both hand engraved with the owner G.C.R. Laurence, a Lieutenant Colonel with Royal Engineer during the early 20th century.

Diameters 2,7/8? or 74mm, weight 424 grams.

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Brass Military Surveying Compass to the 1900s.

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Description
Two separate surveyors instruments with bayonet fit joining to combine in one shaped case, circa 1900.

J. Hicks 8 Hatton Garden London, green card prismatic sighting compass

&

Watkins Clinometer Patent 217 1442

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The instruments are in very good condition and working order noting a tiny internal shell chip on the edge of the compass glass window.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
fig 1. An antique brass military compendium consisting of a Watkins clinometer and a J. Hicks prismatic compass set beside a open oval leather case.
fig 1. Watkins Clinometer J Hicks Prismatic Surveyors Compass Military Compendium

The leather covered card case in good sound condition with some wear.

Both hand engraved with the owner G.C.R. Laurence, a Lieutenant Colonel with Royal Engineer during the early 20th century.

Diameters 2,7/8? or 74mm, weight 424 grams.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Brass Military Surveying Compass to the 1900s.

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SA716644
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170825
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Archive I An antique brass military compendium consisting of a Watkins clinometer and a J. Hicks prismatic compass set beside a open oval leather case.

Watkins Clinometer J Hicks Prismatic Surveyors Compass Military Compendium

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An antique brass military compendium consisting of a Watkins clinometer and a J. Hicks prismatic compass set beside a open oval leather case.
Watkins Clinometer J Hicks Prismatic Surveyors Compass Military Compendium
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An antique brass military compendium consisting of a Watkins clinometer and a J. Hicks prismatic compass set beside a open oval leather case.
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A military clinometer compendium is a dual-function field instrument designed for surveying and navigation. It typically combines a prismatic compass for determining bearings with a clinometer for measuring angles of elevation or slope.

19th-century instruments were predominantly crafted from solid brass due to its non-magnetic properties, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Cases were frequently constructed from stiffened leather lined with velvet, felt, or chamois.

Authentic pieces feature crisp maker engravings, such as maker names or patent stamps, alongside hand-assembled brass fittings. Natural patination on the brass casing and aged leather carry wear patterns consistent with historical field use.

Smaller scientific instruments display effectively on stacked leather books within a bookcase, placed inside a glass cloche, or set on a dark wood desk alongside historical maps and writing accoutrements.

Keep brass instruments in a dry environment with stable humidity to prevent corrosion and damp damage to optics or leather cases. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip original surface patination.
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