WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent Mk VIII by French Ltd.

Name: WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent Mk VIII by French Ltd.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA835259
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

This is an excellent original example of the 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 stamped 'Verner's Patent VIII. The rear of the case is stamped with war department arrows and by the manufacturer F-L for French Limited and the date 1917.

It is complete with brown leather case with hinged top and buckle fastener, wear commensurate with age / a section with perished stitching, also marked with the war office stamp and signed C. Deakin.

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: 43072

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Physical Dimensions

Height

7.6cm (2.99")

Width

10.2cm (4.02")

Depth

5.1cm (2.01")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA835259

Dealers Internal Reference

43072

Dealers Notes

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Description

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The rear of the case is stamped with war department arrows and by the manufacturer F-L for French Limited and the date 1917.

Puckerings

fig 1. WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent MK VIII by French Ltd. — fig 1. WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent Mk VIII by French Ltd.

It is complete with brown leather case with hinged top and buckle fastener, wear commensurate with age / a section with perished stitching, also marked with the war office stamp and signed C. Deakin.

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: 43072

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK