Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass

Name: Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA928320
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. The brass faintly scratched in with the original owner's name "Beckett".

It is complete with brown leather case with hinged top and buckle fastener, wear commensurate with age. Inked twice with the original owner's name "Beckett", proof that the compass and case are both original to each other. Also impressed with the maker's name "T French & Son Ltd, London, 1917".

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: 44083

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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 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA928320

Dealers Internal Reference

44083

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

The brass faintly scratched in with the original owner's name "Beckett".

fig 1. Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass

It is complete with brown leather case with hinged top and buckle fastener, wear commensurate with age. Inked twice with the original owner's name "Beckett", proof that the compass and case are both original to each other. Also impressed with the maker's name "T French & Son Ltd, London, 1917".

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: 44083

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK