Azimuth Mirror – B. Cooke & Son, Hull
Stock Number: NM.5-49
€325
Azimuth Mirror – B. Cooke & Son, Hull
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
With the azimuth device on the compass the direction of a celestial body can be determined, expressed in degrees. Used, among other things, to determine the deviation of the compass.
The black lacquered, brass instrument comes with a loose pen in a mahogany case with beautiful dovetail connections and leather carrying strap.
B. Cooke & Son Ltd. has a proud history since 1863 and reputation as British Admiralty Chart Distributor, Nautical Instrument Manufacturers and resellers and is still operating in Hull.
Date: ca. 1940
HWL: 15x19x23 cm
HWL case: 18.5×26.5×28 cm
Signed: B. Cooke & Son Ltd, instrument makers Hull, Est. 1863
Origin: England
Condition: in perfect condition, wear consistent with age and use
More nautical instruments can be seen at www.archipel-img.com
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Dealer information
Archipel
Welcome to the catalogue of Archipel International Maritime Gallery, specialist in nautical antiques and collectables.
Archipel International Maritime Galery in the Netherlands, sets itself to maritime objects, globes and sea charts of before 1900. The managing director worked as officer with the mercantile marine and the Royal Navy. As curator he was connected to one of the University Museums in the Netherlands. As seaman and curator he has a lot of knowledge of naval history. The entire Archipel collection can be found at the site Archipel-img.com.
