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Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880
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Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880

19th century
Description

This is an antique gimballed compass. An English, brass and glass decorative scientific instrument for display, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Fascinating decorative miner's compass, replete with carry case

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order — function untested

Quality brass case presents minimal weathering and subdued golden tones

Clear, bright glass dial in very good order, free of marks or loss

Set upon a gimbal, with locking mechanism to the base

Lift-up azimuth with articulated demi-lune degree marker

Serial number engraved to the base '457' matching repair label within the case

Maker's label to the mahogany case for J. Casartelli & Son, Salford, Manchester

This is a charming antique gimballed compass, perfect for display. Well suited to the desk of those with an engineering interest or collector of Victorian instruments. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Depth: 20.5cm (8'')

Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Dial Diameter: 12.5cm (5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA962919
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8915
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Description
This is an antique gimballed compass.
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An English, brass and glass decorative scientific instrument for display, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
London Fine Antiques

Fascinating decorative miner's compass, replete with carry case

fig 1. Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880
fig 1. Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order — function untested

Quality brass case presents minimal weathering and subdued golden tones

Clear, bright glass dial in very good order, free of marks or loss

fig 2. Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880
fig 2. Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880

Set upon a gimbal, with locking mechanism to the base

Lift-up azimuth with articulated demi-lune degree marker

Serial number engraved to the base '457' matching repair label within the case

Maker's label to the mahogany case for J. Casartelli & Son, Salford, Manchester

fig 3. Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880
fig 3. Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880

This is a charming antique gimballed compass, perfect for display. Well suited to the desk of those with an engineering interest or collector of Victorian instruments. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Depth: 20.5cm (8'')

Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Dial Diameter: 12.5cm (5'')

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA962919
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8915
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880
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