Exeter, Devon
Details
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 4.25ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
- Description
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This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany case and stand, dating to the …
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This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany case and stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Measure out your plot with this delightful antique surveyor's compass
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Brass case shows appealing golden tones, with an attractive polished finish
Set within a quality mahogany case, dressed with a brass handle and rotating clasps
Dashing cylindrical form with a large compass dial set within the top surface
Vernier adjustment dials to the trailing edge, with a sliding needle lock to one side
Compass winds in French - Nord, Est, Sud and Ouest and the intercardinal points NE, SE, SO and NO
Blue magnetic point with a silvered setting hand, and degree marks to the circumference
Barrel engraved with the maker's mark 'H. Morin, 11 Rue Dulong, Paris'
Mounts upon a turned support with wide circular base
Maker's engraving to case lid and label situated within the lid reverse
The stand base dressed with a protective baize in bright emerald green
This is a superb antique vineyard setter's compass, with a quality finish and charming French annotations to the large dial. A treat for the desktop or field use. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Case Width: 20.5cm (8'')
Case Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Case Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Compass Width: 8cm (3.25'')
Compass Depth: 8cm (3.25'')
Compass Height: 18cm (7'')
Compass on Stand Width: 12.5cm (5'')
Compass on Stand Depth: 12.5cm (5'')
Compass on Stand Height: 26cm (10.25'') less
Exeter, Devon
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