'Warranted London Made' Victorian Compass c.1860

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A lovely example of a mid-Victorian brass box compass. This is a very rare antique pocket compass, with the highly unusual and distinctive 'Warranted London Made' inscription on th e beautifully hand-drawn compass card. The card has a jewelled pivot. The brass case is in good condition and the lid fits very well. The compass is in full working order and finds North well. It has a working transit lock operated by a sliding button on the side of the case. Condition: In very good, original condition and full working order, with some wear and a few marks to the finish of the brass case. Dimensions: 77mm (diameter) x 30mm (depth) Show more