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COMPASSES Page 1 (For Sale)

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The Francis Barker range of liquid filled prismatic compasses are among the finest professional compasses ever made, and are currently in use by many military forces around the world including NATO. This particular model is the M88 which is made from a lightweight yet robust aluminium alloy, and has five self luminous tritium lights enabling full night and day operation.
This M88 is a dual use model, calibrated in both mils & degrees, and carries the Nato Stock No: 6605-99-225-8500.
This compass is brand new, and comes cardboard boxed with its original 2009 calibration certificate from the maker PYSER - SGI, (who took over the Barker brand name).
You really can't get a more accurate compass, and this is perfect for anyone involved in outdoor pursuits who needs a precision compass. Measures 60mm in diameter and 30mm in depth, it's in mint condition!

This is a superb condition prismatic marching compass, almost certainly made by Francis Barker during the first half of the 20th century, and like many Barker compasses is unsigned, but the aluminium dial carries the Reg'd No 355639 which was a design first registered by Francis Barker in 1900. Similar in design to the Verner's pattern compasses of WW1, it's a dry dial compass with a gemstone pivot bearing, and has an automatic transit lock activated by lid closure.
Complete with its leather case, it is in excellent condition, retaining all of its original black finish on the body, and the anti slip rubber ring on the base, which is also stamped 'PROVPAT 4742/42'.
An exceptional compass in full working order, it measures 55mm in diameter not including the prismatic lens block.

A superb WW1 military Officers pocket compass, engraved Sherwood & Co London, V, No 53679, 1915.
Unusually, the engraving is on the base of the compass and it also has the military arrow denoting it was War department issue. The full hunter case is in good dent free condition, and has been polished leaving a nice brassy finish on the outside which contrasts nicely with the nickel plating on the inside. The bevelled glass crystal covers an attractive jeweled dry card Singers Patent style black & white dial.
Compasses by this maker are very scarce and this is a fine example which is in full working order,  with a strong hinge and a functional transit lock.

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This is a fine and rare example of a Verner's Pattern MK VI design prismatic marching compass which was superceeded by the more common MK VII shortly after the start of WW1. The MK VI is much less common and unusual to find in such good condition, particularly with its centre paper label completely intact. There are no makers or model marks whatsoever, which suggests it was made as a wholesale product for onward retail, but found its way into private hands later. The quality and specification is typical of those produced by Short & Mason, probably before 1910. An exceptional compass in full working order, it has the mother of pearl dial for low light readings, and comes with its leather case which is also in excellent condition.

This is a large prismatic artillery compass, made by Stanley of London, probably during the 1930's. Its an impressive instrument measuring 115mm in diameter and incorporates a number of features not found on the more standard models, including two rotating sun filters on the prism, with an adjustable folding mirror on the back sight.
A precision item made to the highest quailty standard, it's in virtually mint condition and comes with its original leather case which is also in excellent condition. It goes without saying that this is a genuine Stanley instrument, and not one of the many reproductions which regrettably are still catching out many unsuspecting buyers. In full working order, and great cosmetic condition, still a practical compass for use today.

An impressive mid 19th century ship or boat compass. The bowl and gimbal are of brass construction and housed in its original pine box with sliding lid. The card has 32 cardinal & inter cardinal points with the outer edge marked in degrees, and there is a distinctive Fleur de Lis crest with crossed arrows denoting North. An unsigned piece which is complete and in good sound condition, although there are some old ink stains on the front.
Box dimensions are 8" square by 6" deep, compass diameter is just over 5". Would look great on an executives desk!

This is a very early WW1 'Angle of Sight' instrument, and made by J H Steward in 1916. Until now the only ones I have seen have been from the WW2 period so quite unusual to find one this early in such good condition. Constructed from bronzed brass, its engraved 'Angle of Sight Instrument, H.A. MK I, J H Steward Ltd, 1916, No 369'. The same text is also embossed on its original leather case, which although a little scuffed is in remarkably sound condition, and all stitching intact. The War department arrow on the instrument also shows that it was military issue.
A precision instrument which incorporates a prismatic compass, consisting of a green card dial with Fleur de Lis North pointer, and a clinometer visible in the vertical plane. In very good condition retaining virtually all its original bronze finish, and in full working order.

This is an impressive Georgian gimbaled marine compass dating to around 1825. The bowl and gimbal are of lacquered brass construction and housed in its original mahogany box with sliding lid. 
The dry card has 32 cardinal & inter cardinal points with a large Fleur de lis for North. Although unsigned its in very good condition, and displays very well, particularly in an upright position. The box dimensions are 5 " square by 3" deep, and the compass dial diameter is just over 3".

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