BEAUTIFUL RARE ANTIQUE F BARKER & SON COMPASS - CIRCA 1880
FIRE GILT POCKET COMPASS WITH BLUED STEEL NEEDLE MARKED N AND S IN GOLD SET ON A BRASS CAP ABOVE A PRISTINE PAPER DIAL. ORIGINAL DOMED BEVELLED CRYSTAL. COMPASS POINTS PERFECTLY TO NORTH.
THE FIRE GILT FINISH IS ALMOST PERFECT, WITH SOME LOSS OF FINISH ONLY ON THE BAIL RING.
THE ORIGINAL MOROCCO LEATHER COVERED TRANSIT CASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO LOSS OF LEATHER. THE HINGE AND LOCKING HOOK ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE ORIGINAL VELVET LINING IS UNDAMAGED.
DIAMETER OF COMPASS 33.55mm EXCLUDING NECK AND BAIL RING
THIS COMPASS IS IN MUSEUM CONDITION
PRICE INCLUDES POSTAGE WORLDWIDE - Buyers are responsible for any import taxes payable in countries outside of the European Community (including the United Kingdom), but I will do all I can to minimise such taxes.
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
