English, c.1910, engraved to the edge of the compass, 'F. DENT & Co. LONDON No.2518' and engraved with military arrow, the 4in compass card within liquid filled bowl, with brass screws, in a gimbal, engraved to the top of the binnacle 'PATT.182 No.2518' , with glazed brass cover, swing handle to the top, French polished mahogany body, door to the front with instructions pasted to the inside, height 30cm
Sold for £688
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1910, engraved to the edge of the compass, 'F. DENT & Co. LONDON No.2518' and engraved with military arrow, the 4in compass card within liquid filled bowl, with brass screws, in a gimbal, engraved to the top of the binnacle 'PATT.182 No.2518' , with glazed brass cover, swing handle to the top, French polished mahogany body, door to the front with instructions pasted to the inside, height 30cm
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024