Early Rare Antique » compass https://earlyrareantique.com Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:31:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-pocket-diptych-sundial-compass-d-beringer-for-american-mkt-c1800/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-pocket-diptych-sundial-compass-d-beringer-for-american-mkt-c1800/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:22:52 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-pocket-diptych-sundial-compass-d-beringer-for-american-mkt-c1800/
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800

Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
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.
Rare Antique Pocket Diptych Sundial & Compass, D Beringer For American Mkt C1800
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-pocket-diptych-sundial-compass-d-beringer-for-american-mkt-c1800/feed/ 0 Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-sundial-portable-c1680-by-chapotot-paris-early-butterfield-type-compass/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-sundial-portable-c1680-by-chapotot-paris-early-butterfield-type-compass/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:37:53 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-sundial-portable-c1680-by-chapotot-paris-early-butterfield-type-compass/
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass

Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
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 Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-sundial-portable-c1680-by-chapotot-paris-early-butterfield-type-compass/feed/ 0 RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-iris-de-paris-binoculars-glasses-with-compass-early-1900s/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-iris-de-paris-binoculars-glasses-with-compass-early-1900s/#comments Tue, 06 May 2025 22:13:48 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-iris-de-paris-binoculars-glasses-with-compass-early-1900s/
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s

RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
In good used, original condition, check pictures.
RARE ANTIQUE IRIS DE PARIS BINOCULARS GLASSES WITH COMPASS EARLY 1900s
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-iris-de-paris-binoculars-glasses-with-compass-early-1900s/feed/ 0 RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-20th-century-possibly-a-little-later-stockert-compass/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-20th-century-possibly-a-little-later-stockert-compass/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:15:43 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-20th-century-possibly-a-little-later-stockert-compass/
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass

RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
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?
RARE Antique Early 20th Century Possibly A Little Later Stockert Compass
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-20th-century-possibly-a-little-later-stockert-compass/feed/ 0 Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-19th-century-handmade-solid-steel-brass-compass-divider-tool-2/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-19th-century-handmade-solid-steel-brass-compass-divider-tool-2/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 02:17:08 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-19th-century-handmade-solid-steel-brass-compass-divider-tool-2/
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool

Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
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 antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
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Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool

Rare antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
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 antique early 19th century handmade solid steel brass compass divider tool
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-early-19th-century-handmade-solid-steel-brass-compass-divider-tool/feed/ 0 Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-early-victorian-antique-cased-compass/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-early-victorian-antique-cased-compass/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:14:25 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-early-victorian-antique-cased-compass/
Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass
Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass
Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass
Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass
Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass

Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass
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.
Rare Late Georgian / Early Victorian Antique Cased Compass
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-early-victorian-antique-cased-compass/feed/ 0 Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US https://earlyrareantique.com/antique-tools-rare-early-stanley-113-compass-hand-plane-woodworking-tools-us/ https://earlyrareantique.com/antique-tools-rare-early-stanley-113-compass-hand-plane-woodworking-tools-us/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:08:28 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/antique-tools-rare-early-stanley-113-compass-hand-plane-woodworking-tools-us/
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US

Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
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.
  • Brand: Stanley
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No

Antique Tools RARE Early STANLEY #113 COMPASS HAND PLANE. Woodworking Tools. US
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/antique-tools-rare-early-stanley-113-compass-hand-plane-woodworking-tools-us/feed/ 0 Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536) https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-or-early-victorian-antique-wooden-compass-0536/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-or-early-victorian-antique-wooden-compass-0536/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:44:33 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-or-early-victorian-antique-wooden-compass-0536/
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)

Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
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.
  • Type: Compass

Rare Late Georgian Or Early Victorian Antique Wooden Compass. (0536)
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-late-georgian-or-early-victorian-antique-wooden-compass-0536/feed/ 0 RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor’s Vernier Compass https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-early-antique-j-blattner-st-louis-mo-brass-surveyors-vernier-compass/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-early-antique-j-blattner-st-louis-mo-brass-surveyors-vernier-compass/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:52:22 +0000 http://earlyrareantique.com/rare-early-antique-j-blattner-st-louis-mo-brass-surveyors-vernier-compass/
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass

RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
Here we have a RARE Early Antique J. Brass Surveyor’s Vernier Compass. Jacob Blattner was born in Berne, Switzerland. Was thoroughly trained in the art of manufacturing precision instruments. In 1839, Jacob and his wife, along with his foreman and his foremans family immigrated to the United States. Blattner opened a shop at 24 Chestnut. 1840 as a mathematical instrument maker. His shop manufactured all types of mathematical, scientific and optical instruments. Offered a large range of surveyors compasses. His sole-proprietorship lasted until his retirement in 1871. The successor to Jacob Blattners operation of 30 years was the company, Blattner & Adam. The principals were Henry Blattner, Jacob’s son, and Frank Adam, Jacob’s son-in-law. This surveyors vernier compass has a silvered brass compass dial that is inscribed: J. The dial face is divided in eight sections with directional designations and a very nice large. The compass has an elevated dial edge with 360 degree graduation around perimeter. There is a finely sculpted steel needle. The bottom mounted needle lift/lock is missing its thumbscrew. There is a vernier adjustment knob which operates gears to revolve the compass, and a locking knob below the compass case. There is a tiny bit of damage on the edge of the vernier plate with an edge folding up. This doesn’t affect the function. See pics The top of the main frame is also outfitted with two upright sighting vanes. The vanes have slit, peep hole sights and can be removed for ease of transport. The bottom of the compass has a tripod attachment collar. Instrument is 16-1/2″ Long with 7-1/2″ tall vanes and a 6-1/4 diameter compass. This instrument has a very nice aged patina finish!! This is decent example of one of the St. Louis surveyor, scientific instrument makers that deserves a place in your collection. Please remember to leave Feedback. I will gladly reciprocate. The item “RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor’s Vernier Compass” is in sale since Saturday, July 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Science & Medicine (1930-Now)\Engineering\Surveying Equipment”. The seller is “tjtoolie” and is located in Royersford, Pennsylvania. 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, South Korea, 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, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and 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, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

RARE Early Antique J. BLATTNER, ST. LOUIS, MO. Brass Surveyor's Vernier Compass
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