Antique sterling silver pocket magnifying lens compass made by Francis Barker & Sons. The compass dates back to the early 1900’s and was made in England. The two sides are constructed of optically worked glass that works perfectly as a magnifier. The needle is accurately balanced between the two glass surfaces and is in full working order. Highly regarded collectible due to its quality, rarity, materials and craftsmanship. Very good antique condition.
Rare German wooden diptych sundial with an integrated compass, likely crafted by David Beringer in the late 18th to early 19th century. Many of his pieces were made for travelers who would need to use the sundial at different latitudes. This particular piece is unique in that all of the latitudes and cities listed are in North America. Most examples in museums and available for sale were made for use in Europe. This rectangular wooden diptych sundial consists of two pieces of boxwood joined with two metal pin hinges and two hook fasteners. A hook at the back holds the instrument open (at something less than 90 degrees) and one at the front holds it closed. Printed, hand-colored paper dials are pasted onto the inner surfaces with black ink colored with red, green, and yellow. On the front is a latitude table for 15 American cities from Annapolis to Williamsburg, and 3 Canadian cities, Halifax, Montreal and Quebec. On the inside reverse are holes for latitudes of 39, 36, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, snd 54 degrees. It also features a horizontal compass in the base. Beringer was one of the first compass makers to create out of wood and printed paper instead of ivory or other precious metals. This made his wares more affordable. His workshop flourished between about 1777 and his death in 1821, and his name became synonymous with portable, wooden diptych and cube sundials. The box measures approximately 2.5 inches by 1.5 inch and. The front top panel listing cities is slightly worn, affecting two of the listed cord as visible from photos. The bottom reverse panel has remnants of a name in ink, likely a former owner. Because they are old, they were used and will not look new or new-like. They likely show wear, fading, scratches, chips, cracks, past repair/restoration, original imperfections and/or damage from normal use. Significant issues are shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing.
Exceptionally rare portable sundial c1680 by Louis Chapotot Paris of the Butterfield type with fully engraved compass. A near perfect example brass sundial made by the well known firm of Chapotot of Paris, of quality surely surpassing Butterfield itself. An important and fashionable tool for travelers to regularly set their early watches, which were less accurate. Features a hinged, adjustable bird-shaped gnomon, a recessed compass, and an octagonal plate engraved with multiple hour scales for different latitudes. The octagonal plate measures 64 cm L x 57 cm W x 8.9 cm. The compass card is marked with the cardinal points, N, S, ES and OU. The outer band is in Roman numerals, I through XII and the two inner bands are in Arabic numerals 1 through 12. The folding adjustable gnomon is in the form of a bird with a scale of 40, 50 and 60 degrees of the sun’s altitude on its edge. Inside the three bands it is signed with the maker’s name, CHAPOTOT A PARIS. On the reverse are twenty cities, each with their altitude including the important Londres, plus Paris, Marseille, Amsterdam, Vienne, Rome, Turin, Naples… See images which form part of the description. The compass card bowl has a superbly engraved floral rosette design. There is a support leg at the bottom end to balance the dial when laid on a flat surface. Complete with blue shagrine leather case velvet lined. Downsizing collection and a very reluctant sale. Investment potential and one for the true horological connoiser.
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass. Lovely condition with light surface wear commensurate with age and use. A few little flecks of black paint on the top of the case. Very, very slight gap between lid and base. Face beautiful; very slight fading. Measures (we’ve tried to be as accurate as possible): 5.6cm x 5.5cm x 1.9cm. Libertine Alley Rag and Bone?
Up for sale is a very rare antique steel and brass compass tool made the first half of the 19th century. It’s completely forged by hand out of solid steel with lovely detailing and has acquired a lovely patina from age. It’s in good antique condition and measures 6 inches long. Thank you for visiting “Dusty Treasures ” and please feel free to browse through.
Up for sale is a very rare antique steel and brass compass tool made the first half of the 19th century. It’s completely forged by hand out of solid steel with lovely detailing and has acquired a lovely patina from age. It’s in good antique condition and measures 6 inches long. Thank you for visiting “Dusty Treasures ” and please feel free to browse through.
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Compass. Measures 50mm x 50mm. What you see is what you get, it is offered with no reserve. Ease Check out my. Be sure to add me to your favourites list. Please check out my many watch parts and watches I have listed this week and lots more to come over the next week or so. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments”. The seller is “ramps333″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Planes”. The seller is “olohershberger” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian Federation.
Late Georgian/Early Antiq wooden compass in box. Interesting piece of navigational history. The printed Paper rose that Is inside the Compass is in good condition for its age. The Compass needle works well, the Compass and has N on one end & S on the other side. The to the centre there is also a brass stay which is lifted by pressing a pin on the inside this hold the compass points in place for transit. There is a hinge missing to the box. 5cm x 5cm x 1.7cm. Condition: good condition for its age. The compass would benefit from full restoration. Please see the photos which form part of the description. The item “Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)” is in sale since Sunday, October 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments”. The seller is “snodlandalan” and is located in Snodland. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Viet nam, Cayman islands, Russian federation.
