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WWI Era Woolwich Pattern 26 Inch Beam Compass
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WWI Era Woolwich Pattern 26 Inch Beam Compass

1900 - 1920
Description

A WWI era Woolwich pattern 26 inch beam compass in case with accessories. Circa 1915-18.

Mahogany lath with boxwood scale, brass fittings, number 334.

Attributed to Houghton-Butcher of London, with MOD broad-arrow marks to reverse and case. /|\

Case dimensions: Width; 84 cm. Depth; 9 cm. Height; 6.5 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Width
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Woolwich Pattern Beam Compass to the Edwardian era.

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Description
A WWI era Woolwich pattern 26 inch beam compass in case with accessories. Circa 1915-18.

Mahogany lath with boxwood scale, brass fittings, number 334.

Attributed to Houghton-Butcher of London, with MOD broad-arrow marks to reverse and case. /|\

Case dimensions: Width; 84 cm. Depth; 9 cm. Height; 6.5 cm.

Width
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Woolwich Pattern Beam Compass to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA948223
Hatchwell Antiques
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Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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A WWI era Woolwich pattern beam compass set made of wood and brass, displayed inside an open fitted timber storage case.
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Archive I A WWI era Woolwich pattern beam compass set made of wood and brass, displayed inside an open fitted timber storage case.

WWI Era Woolwich Pattern 26 Inch Beam Compass

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A WWI era Woolwich pattern beam compass set made of wood and brass, displayed inside an open fitted timber storage case.
WWI era Woolwich pattern 26 inch beam compass
Ref: SA948223
A WWI era Woolwich pattern beam compass set made of wood and brass, displayed inside an open fitted timber storage case.
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A beam compass, also known as a trammel, is a precision draughting instrument used to draw large circles or arcs that exceed the radius of a standard hinged compass. Historically utilised in technical drawing, engineering, and military cartography, it consists of a rigid beam fitted with adjustable heads.

Early 20th-century beam compasses typically feature a mahogany, boxwood, or pine beam fitted with solid brass, steel, or nickel-plated brass sliders and scribing points. Precision examples often include hand-engraved scale markings and are housed within custom felt-lined wooden cases.

Authentic military draughting instruments from the WWI era often bear broad arrow government stamps, maker marks, model designations such as the Woolwich pattern, and date engravings. Key features include heavy brass fittings, linear scales, and fitted wooden storage boxes with brass hardware.

These technical instruments function well as decorative objects when displayed open inside glass cabinet showcases, placed flat on an office desk, or arranged on a shelf alongside antique leather books and prints. Their linear form makes them suitable for narrow display areas.

Preserve original patina by dusting wood elements with a soft dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on brass components to preserve historical oxidisation, and store the instrument in a climate-controlled environment to prevent timber warping.
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