October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This early brass pocket compass measures 2-1/4" in diameter. The case is cast brass with a threaded lid and several engraved lines around the perimeter. The functional compass has a printed paper label with coordinates around the outer rim, a directional star, and a blued double sided compass arm which is still functional. The top of the lid displays a paper label with the same design as the face of the compass. The thick glass has a heavily beveled edge. This is the type of compass that would have been carried by a long hunter or perhaps an officer even a gentleman. CONDITION: Very good. Brass case shows some wear, minor denting, and marks from use. Retains a pleasing mustard patina. The compass is functional and the labels are very good, showing only some minor staining and functional compass label showing one tiny area of loss.