A brass compass, France, 18th century
€220
Circa
18th century
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Brass compass with square plate measuring 6.7cm sides and 5.9cm diameter. The compass is engraved with the four cardinal points and is divided into two times 0-180 degrees. The four holes are later.
The original needle is still perfectly magnetized.
Good condition.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
