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Combined compass/clinometer set in a very attractive mahogany case, with two elegant brass fasteners. A very unusual design, the aluminium dial reads 'Made in France' and has an upper 360 degree graduated scale for compass readings, whilst the lower scale is for the clinometer function. There is an additional card scale on the mahogany block, again probably for clinometer readings.
This compass is in superb condition as can be seen by the photos, and measures 75mm square & 23mm deep. A quite unique design, dating to the second quarter of the 20th century, and fully functional with a manually set transit lock.

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	SOLD	SC663

Doublet, London MOP pocket compass circa 1830

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Dating from around 1830, and engraved Doublet, Moorgate St, London on the base, this compass is in exceptional condition with a very clean crystal over an equally clean mother of pearl black & white dial. Probably made by Thomas Doublet who was working at the Moorgate address around 1830, the case retains its original blackened brass finish inside, whilst the outside has over the years been replaced by a very attractive dark copper like patination. A nice early compass in full working order, with inbuilt transit lock.

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	SOLD	SC588

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WW1 officers pocket watch compass, engraved Dennison Birmingham VI 53445, 1917, and military arrow. Nickel plated case in very good condition, bevelled glass crystal covers the attractive jeweled dry card dial. In full working order, with strong hinge including the transit lock. A fine working example from the most renowned maker of this style of compass.

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	SOLD	SC587

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Night Marching compass signed ROSS, London on the dial, and engraved Ross Ltd, 31 Cockspur St on the lid. Originally the case would have been blackened brass, but is now brightly polished, which looks quite eye catching. Dating from pre WW1, the white compass card is is surrounded by a silvered bearing ring, and controlled by a brass manual stop on one side.
Complete in every way, including its own light tan leather case, both compass & case are in very good condition. It also has some history attached to it as its engraved Capt W Lawson on the base, perhaps someone knows the name?
Measures approx 2" in diameter, a really nice looking compass with a heavy bevelled crystal that emphasises the quality of this piece.

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	SOLD	SC597

1917 Hunter cased pocket compass by Dennison, Birmingham

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Military WW1 officers pocket watch compass, engraved Dennison Birmingham VI 56416, 1917, and military arrow. Nickel plated case in very good condition, bevelled glass crystal covers the attractive jeweled dry card dial. In full working order, with strong hinge including the transit lock. A fine working example from the most renowned maker of this style of compass.

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	SOLD	SC672

1935 prismatic marching compass E R Watts, MK IX , 1935

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A nice example of a leather cased MK IX prismatic marching compass, engraved on the reverse: 'E.R.WATTS &SON, MKIX, No3464, 1935' (also has the War office military arrow). This particular compass was owned by someone called H C G Richards, whose initials are lightly engraved on the lid. In full working order, it also has the traditional MOP dial and is in very good condition, retaining virtually all its original black finish. The accompanying tan leather case is also in excellent condition.

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	SOLD	SC673

1916 MK V Army Officers pocket compass by C Haseler & Son

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Military WW1 British Army Officers pocket watch compass, engraved C Haseler & Son Ltd, Birmingham V, 75861, 1916, and military arrow on the lid. The full hunter case retains all its original nickel plating, and no dents. The bevelled glass crystal is in excellent undamaged condition, and covers an attractive jewelled floating dial, also with all of its original markings complete.
In full working order, with strong hinge including the transit lock. Measuring approx 50mm diameter this is a fine example of these charismatic WW1 compasses, which are becoming very scarce.

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	SOLD	SC866

19th century Negretti & Zambra pocket compass circa 1860

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A very distinctive brass cased Victorian pocket compass dating to around 1860, made by the famous firm of Negretti & Zambra. The traditional compass rose dial has the words 'Negretti & Zambra, London' in a circular logo around the centre, and direction is indicated by a shapely blued steel needle with N & S engraved in gold lettering for clarity. The brass case is in good condition with no dents and has its original brass lid which protects the glass crystal. In full working order, a nice heavy little piece for its size, dimensions are 40mm diameter and 12mm deep.

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	SOLD	SC917		£3

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A fine example of a leather cased MK IX prismatic marching compass, engraved on the reverse: 'MK IX, B 9475, F Barker & Son (1932) Ltd, 1939' (also has the War office military arrow). Very similar to the original Verner's style compasses of WW1, with only subtle cosmetic differences. Has the traditional MOP dial and is in very good condition, retaining virtually all its original black finish. The accompanying tan leather case is also in excellent condition, and the compass dates to 1939.

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	SOLD	SC625

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A nice condition WW1 British Army Officers MK VI pocket compass, engraved Dennison Birmingham VI 48968 1917, and military arrow on the lid. The full hunter case retains all its original nickel plating, and the bevelled glass crystal covers an attractive jewelled bearing floating dial, which has all its original markings intact.
In full working order, with strong hinge including the transit lock. A fine example from the most renowned maker of this style of compass.

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	SOLD	SC906

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This is an impressive Victorian brass cased pocket compass with a Mother of Pearl black & white dial, pivoting on a gemstone bearing. It has a very clean dial with a little discolouration as is often found on natural materials like mother of pearl. An unsigned piece, although the lid is lightly engraved with large but faint intertwined letters which read 'HCL'. This may be a previous owners initials or perhaps to commemorate a significant event, in any event the style of compass indicates a date of around 1880.
Measuring over 50mm in diameter, this is a substantial yet attractive compass, housed in a brass case free from any dents and in full working order including the transit lock which is activated when the lid is closed.

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	SOLD	SC955

Hunter cased WW1 Officers pocket compass by Terrasse

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WW1 officers pocket watch compass, engraved Terrasse. W. Co. VI 90755, 1918, and military arrow. Nickel plated case in very good condition with no dents, although the nickel plating has rubbed a little in a few places.. The bevelled glass crystal covers the attractive jeweled dry card dial which is in exceptional condition, retaining all its original markings.
In full working order, with strong hinge including the transit lock. A fine working example from one of the rarer makers of this style of compass. Measures 45mm in diameter.

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	SOLD	SC685

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Mid 19th century brass cased pocket compass with push fit lid. Engraved 'PIZZALA, 19 HATTON GARDEN LONDON' on the lid, and also printed on the paper dial. Blued steel needle with N & S in gold letters for clarity. Measures 35mm diameter. In good working order, some tarnishing on brass lid.

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	SOLD	SC532

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1916 Officers pocket watch compass signed 'DENNISON BIRMINGHAM, V, 87680, 1916' with military arrow engraved. Nickel plated with distinctive Singers patent style dial card,under a clean undamaged crystal. A fine MK V compass from from one of the most renowned makers and becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly with the Singers style card. 1916 was in fact the last year that this black & white dial was used in Dennison compasses. In full working order with a functional transit lock.

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This is an unusual pocket compass which incorporates a clinometer arm, set in a very attractive mahogany case, with two elegant brass fasteners. A quite unusual design, the aluminium dial has an upper 360 degree graduated scale for compass readings, whilst the lower scale is for the clinometer function. Made by Flatters & Garnett who specialised in entemological equipment and were operating from the Dover St address between 1906 and 1909, it carries their trade label inside the lid.
Measuring 70mm square & 23mm deep, this compass is in very good condition, and is fully functional with an automatic needle transit lock..

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	SOLD	SC775

Military style hunter cased pocket compass in a Dennison case

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Vintage full Hunter cased Pocket watch style compass, has a floating dial with a jewelled pivot and a painted lubber line on the crystal. The nickel plated case is made by Dennison and is engraved as such on the inside of the base cover, but only visible with the cover removed. It probably dates from between the two world wars, and is very similar to the miltary models issued to British Army Officers during WW1 & WW2. In excellent condition, the case is very good with no dents and a clean bevelled crystal, all in fine working order, including an automatic transit lock when lid closed. Measures 45mm in diameter, not including the crown and push button release.

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Impressive Georgian compass circa 1825 ,set in a hinged mahogany block 3"square. The compass has a shapely blued steel needle engraved N & S in gold lettering for clarity, with a paper compass rose divided into degrees and also showing all the points of the compass with a fleur de lys for North.
The needle is locked in position for transit by a brass pin which comes into play when the lid is closed. Fastened with an elegant 7 shaped brass clasp, this is in relatively clean condition for a compass which is over 180 years old, albeit with some age staining on the paper dial. Every thing is in working order, and retains the original undamaged glass, a genuine antique compass with a traditional design.

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Attractive pocket compass by Brevet, unusually, this Swiss maker is better known for producing quality watches. This is the first compass I've come across from Brevet, and the style is quite different to other pocket compasses. Measuring 40mm diameter overall, with jewelled pivot and a rotating bezel for activating the transit lock. Nickel plated case with glass crystal, a quality piece in superb condition, that I suspect is quite unique in its own way.

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	SOLD	SC557

Antique Silver compass Hallmarked London 1892

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Hallmarked silver compasses do not come along very often, this particular one has the added benefit of a mother of pearl dial decorated in the distinctive black and white singers patent style. both the compass base and inside lid are hallmarked separately, and there is either a makers or retailers name on the rim which reads 'H Rodrigues, 42 Piccadilly W'.
Measuring 35mm diameter, the compass is in good condition with only a few minor dings on the base of the case and one on the lid. Hall marked with the date letter R for 1892, the silversmiths initials appear to be JH, but my limited knowledge of silver has not helped me to identify who this is. Nevertheless, this is definitely one for both compass and silver collectors alike.

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	SOLD	SC319

1918 WW1 Officers MK VI pocket compass by Terrasse

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WW1 British Army Officers pocket watch compass, engraved Terrasse. W. Co. VI 69670, 1918, and military arrow. The nickel plated case is in good condition, although the nickel plating has been mostly polished back to the brass on the outside. A bevelled glass crystal covers the attractive jewelled pivot floating aluminium dial which is in exceptional condition, retaining all its original markings.
In full working order, with strong hinge including the transit lock. A fine working example from one of the rarer makers of this style of compass. Measures 45mm in diameter.

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	SOLD	SC926

Victorian pocket compass with Mother of Pearl dial

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Victorian pocket compass set in blue velvet lined leather case. Very attractive black & white Mother of Pearl jeweled pivot dial, set under a clean undamaged crystal.
Measuring just under 50mm including its leather covered case, the compass is in full working order including the transit lock, and the condition of both compass & case is very good.

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	SOLD	SC602

Hunter cased pocket compass by Dennison Birmingham

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WW1 officers pocket watch style compass, engraved Dennison Birmingham VI 40568 1917, and military arrow on the lid. The full hunter case retains all its original nickel plating, and the bevelled glass crystal covers an attractive jewelled dry card dial.
In full working order, with strong hinge including the transit lock. A fine working example from the most renowned maker of this style of compass.

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	SOLD	SC769

Genuine pocket compass by Stanley London

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With so many reproduction instruments bearing the name Stanley London on the internet, its a rare treat to find one of the few genuine items, and this particular compass is a great example to admire.
Dating to the turn of the 20th century, it's constructed from brass with an English cross bar needle on a jewelled pivot above a distinctive dial, engraved 'Stanley London', and covered by the original crystal which is in clean undamaged condition.
As an added bonus, it has two foldaway sight vanes for taking accurate directional bearings, and the smaller vane activates a transit lock when folded. Measuring 50mm in diameter, a unique style of compass by one of the most sought after makers, in very good condition and in full working order.

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	SOLD	SC857

T Cooke & Sons 1916 Verner's MKVII compass

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WW1 Verners pattern MKVII compass with leather case dated 1916. Made by T. Cooke & Sons with serial no 41952. Has the traditional mother of pearl dial, for low light reading.
The brass lid retains all of its original black finish and has a nice strong hinge with a brass knob on the side for transit locking of dial. All in working order, but leather case is missing its leather strap and buckle. Nevertheless, a fine example by a quality maker.

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	SOLD	SC315

Antique hunter cased pocket compass with cross bar needle

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Dating to the latter part of the 19th century, this is a distinctive full Hunter cased pocket compass, with an English cross bar needle on a jewelled pivot above a very attractive paper dial, covered by a clean crystal which is in good undamaged condition. The nickel plated case is in excellent condition with a nice bright finish, and a working transit lock.
Measuring 45mm in diameter, an antique compass with style, in full working order.

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	SOLD	SC871

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Elegant Victorian cased pocket compass, with ornately decorated paper dial. Set in leather bound case lined with blue velvet, and fastened with decorative brass clasp. English cross bar needle pivots smoothly on a central jewel to minimise wear, covered by a bevelled glass crystal. Transit lock activated when case lid is closed. Compass diameter is 1 1/2", & case is 1 3/4"dia. A really stylish compass in full working order.

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	SOLD	SC279

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Early 19th century mahogany block compass, with blue steel needle (some oxidisation on the needle), set above an attractive paper dial divided into degrees, showing 8 cardinal and inter cardinal points. Lid fastens with a 7 style brass clasp & includes quaint hand made hinges. Nice glass crystal, set under a brass bezel, has a detent pin for locking the directional needle, and points to North every time. Measures just over 2" square, a nice collectors piece.

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	SOLD	SC324

Vintage French pocket watch style compass

Early 20th century French pocket compass with jeweled needle pointer set over a traditional English dial. Slimmer than the normal pocket watch style compasses, but also of a larger diameter, this is a handsome compass with a quality beveled crystal, in a nickel plated case. Complete with transit lock, all in very good condition.

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	SOLD	SC529		£7

WW1 Verner's MKVII compass Cruchon & Emons London

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WW1 Verners pattern MKVII compass with leather case. Engraved Cruchon & Emons London, 1916. Still retains most of its black finish on lid. Mother of Pearl dial. Leather case still has buckle & strap.

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	SOLD	SC530

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First quarter 20th century brass pocket compass signed Short & Mason Ltd, London on the attractive paper dial. Blued steel compass needle with N & S engraved, this is a handsome little compass with its own snug fitting brass lid. Measures 40mm diameter and in full working order.

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Impressive 19th century mahogany or rosewood block compass, with blued steel needle, engraved N & S in gold lettering for clarity. Attractive paper sunburst dial divided into degrees, showing 32 cardinal and inter cardinal points. Nice clear glass crystal, set under a brass bezel, the grain pattern and patination of the wood is wonderful.A fully working compass, which points to North every time. Measures 2.5" square, a nice collectors piece, or for that special gift.

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	SOLD	SC317

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Dimunitive pocket watch style compass in original cotton pouch. Very similar in style to many of the WW1 pocket compasses, but unusually measuring only 1.5" in diameter. Perfect in every detail, with English cross bar needle and jewl pivot, over an attractive paper dial incorporating 16 cardinal & intercardinal points. Dating to the turn of the century, a quality unsigned piece with a bevelled crystal and functioning transit lock mechanism. In full working order, no dints or scratches on nickel plated case or glass.

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	SOLD	SC316

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WW1 pocket watch compass signed 'STANLEY, LONDON, V, 11464, 1917' with military arrow engraved. Nickel plated with distinctive Singers patent style dial card, some very light scratching on case, but no dents. Clear bevelled crystal has a small chip on the outer edge in the 12 o'clock position, visible on close inspection but does not really detract from its appearance. Nice strong hinge with transit lock activated by lid closure, measures 45mm diameter..
Although Stanley was a well known maker, this is the first compass of this style bearing the Stanley name, that I've come across.

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	SOLD	SC314

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Delightful 19th century dial card compass contained in a mahogany case with lid, dates to around 1890, attractive fleur de lis for North. The patination on the case is a wonderful colour, complimented by the distinctive 7shape brass clasp. Unfortunately, its missing its detent pin to activate the transit lock, but this does not affect the operation of the compass, which is in good working order. Measuring 2 1/2" square and 1" deep, a quality compass in good condition all round.

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	SOLD	SC308

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A small nickel plated pocket compass of French origin, note the ' O ' (Ouest) for West. Made in the first half of the 20th century, this is a night compass, with a luminous tip on the needle and also luminous dots on the four main cardinal points, with North having a double dot for easy orientation in the dark. The aluminium dial has an upper chapter ring scaled from 0 to 360 degrees, and the needle pivots on a jewel for reduced friction. Although only 40mm diameter, it has a good substantial feel to it and is in really good condition as can be seen from the photos. A quite unusual design, it's in full working order including the transit lock, and comes with its original cloth pouch.

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	SOLD	SC739

1917 Verner's prismatic marching compass

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WW1 Verner's pattern MKVIII military marching compass dated 1917. Made by F-L with serial no 111557, also engraved with War department arrow.
In very good condition all round,with clean mother of pearl dial, the brass lid retains most of its original black finish and has a nice strong hinge with a brass knob on the side for transit locking of dial. Comes with leather case which is also in very good condition and has the name of the original owner J W James written in ink. I understand from the source of purchase, that this person was an Officer in the 10th Royal Fusiliers during WW1.
In good working order, a fine, clean example of a WW1 prismatic marching compass with a little history to it.

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	SOLD	SC761

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Impressive Victorian compass circa mid 19th century ,unusually set in a circular dark mahogany block 53mm diameter. The compass has a shapely blued-steel needle engraved N & S in gold lettering, and a clean paper dial divided into degrees and also showing all the points of the compass. The needle is held by a detent which comes into play when the lid is closed. Fastened with a brass clasp, this is a rare compass, with both crystal and dial in fine order. In full working order, a real classic with a traditional design.

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	SOLD	SC721

Vintage full hunter cased pocket compass

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A larger than usual Hunter cased pocket compass, with an English cross bar needle on a jewelled pivot above an aluminium dial with black etched in cardinal points, and covered by a domed bevelled crystal which is in good undamaged condition. Pocket watch style compasses are usually 45mm diameter, but this model is 52mm diameter and 12mm in depth, the nickel plated case is in dent free condition, with a working transit lock.
Although unsigned , a quality compass in full working order, dating to the first quarter of the 20th century.

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	SOLD	SC881

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A small gilded brass pocket compass of German origin, note the' O' (Oest) for East. Dating to the turn of the century, a dimunitive compass at only 35mm diameter , but this is a quality compass with a jewelled English cross bar needle (on this compass the cross bar is the South pointer). A quite unique design, it's in full working order including the transit lock.

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	SOLD	SC732

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Small brass pocket compass engraved ' E.Esdaile SYDNEY, Made in England'. Although measuring only 35mm diameter and 8mm thick, this is quite a striking little compass with a jewelled English bar needle set over a silvered dial incorporating 8 cardinal & intercardinal points. Esdaile was an Australian maker/retailer who during the early 20th century had instruments made for them in England by the likes of Broadhurst Clarkson and F Barker, and this is likely to have been made by F Barker, although there are none of Barkers logos on the compass. A compact compass, of good quality which is in full working order including the transit lock.

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	SOLD	SC729

Late 19th century pocket compass in case

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A fine Victorian pocket compass set in a blue velvet lined leather presentation case, and dates to the latter part of the 19th century. It has a very attractive blued steel needle, engraved N & S in gold for clarity, set under a clean undamaged crystal, housed in a gilt brass case which is in excellent condition. The rectangular black leather case measures 80mm long by 50mm wide and is also in good condition. A nice antique working compass measuring 45mm in diameter, finds North easily.

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	SOLD	SC718

Late 19th century pocket compass with mother of pearl dial

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A stunning pocket watch compass, with a classic mother of pearl Singers patent style design dial, housed in a brightly polished brass hunter case which positively gleams!
An unsigned piece dating to the latter part of the 19th century, which is of high quality and in near mint condition as can be seen from the photos.
The dial has a jeweled pivot set under a clean, undamaged bevelled crystal.
In full working order, an impressive compass with a strong hinge and a functional transit lock, measuring 45mm diameter not including the bow. Would make a great gift!

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	SOLD	SC698

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Brass cased pocket compass with a Mother of Pearl black & white dial, signed S W Silver & Co, 67 Cornhill London. It has a very clean dial, but a little grime around the edges under the glass. The company was active from 1850 but the style of this compass suggests a date of around 1880.
Measuring 45mm diameter, this is a sturdy yet attractive compass, housed in a brass case free from any dents and in full working order including the transit lock activated when lid closed.

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	SOLD	SC653

Victorian brass pocket compass by F Barker & Son London

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A quality brass cased compass with separate brass lid, by F Barker & Son London. The jewelled English cross bar needle pivots above an attractive sunburst dial and covered by a clean undamaged crystal.
The paper dial has the F Barker and Son logo, within the trademark London triangle just under the North point, which is denoted by a fleur de lis symbol.
Measures just over 40mm in diameter, a nice compass in very good condition, no dents and a snug fitting lid, with a rich patination on the brass. In full working order including the transit lock, and dating to around 1880.

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	SOLD	SC720

Mid Victorian combined compass clinometer

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Impressive Victorian compass & clinometer circa mid 19th century, set in a hinged mahogany block 75mm square. The compass has a jewelled pivot English cross bar needle with a clean paper dial divided into 360 degrees, and also showing all the points of the compass. The needle is held by a pin which comes into play when the lid is closed. The lid interior still has the original handwritten paper scale and is fastened with an elegant brass clasp. A nice antique compass, with both crystal and dial in fine order, in full working order, a real classic with a traditional design.

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	SOLD	SC726

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