Compass made in Germany circa 1730 in its original case
3800
Dimensions
Dimensions of the dial: 6.7 cm x 6.7 cm x 1.3 cm; of the case: 8.3 cm x 8.5 cm x 2.2 cm.
Circa
1730
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
Unsigned compass, Germany circa 1730.
Circular compass in gilded and silvered brass resting on a square gilded brass plate entirely engraved with acanthus leaves and scrolls.
The blued steel needle has a brass pivot that can be locked by a small system.
The bottom of the compass is engraved with the 4 cardinal points and an arrow indicating the magnetic declination at approximately 12° West. The whole thing is covered in glass.
The back of the instrument is unengraved, revealing two screws that hold the compass in place.
Dimensions of the dial: 6.7 cm x 6.7 cm x 1.3 cm; of the case: 8.3 cm x 8.5 cm x 2.2 cm.
With its shaped case.
Made in Germany circa 1730.
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Dealer information
Galerie Delalande Paris
After 37 years in Le Louvre des Antiquaires, the Delalande gallery moved early June 2015 to 35 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, on the other side of the Seine River in the well known antic shops area "le Carré Rive Gauche".
Our main specialties are, since 1976, Marine and Scientific instruments, Tobacco and Opium objects, Curiosities and Great Canes.
We participate to international antique fairs (TEFAF Maastricht) and are unique partner of the French Maritime Museum.
Eric Delalande is also Administrator of the French Experts National Company (C.N.E.).
Please visit also our two websites, which are frequently updated: www.antiquites-delalande.fr (French) and www.delalande-antiques.com (English). ----------------------------
La Galerie Delalande s'est installée en juin 2015 au 35 rue de Lille (75007 Paris), au coeur de la capitale dans le "Carré Rive Gauche", après 37 années de présence au Louvre des Antiquaires.
Nous nous sommes orientés, depuis 1976, vers plusieurs spécialités : Marine et Sciences, Objets du tabac et de l'Opium, Cannes de collection et Curiosités.
Nous participons à des salons d'envergure internationale (TEFAF Maastricht) et sommes partenaires exclusifs du Musée National de la Marine.
Eric Delalande est également Administrateur de la Compagnie Nationale des Experts (C.N.E.).
N'hésitez pas à visiter nos deux sites internet fréquemment mis à jour : www.antiquites-delalande.fr (Français) and www.delalande-antiques.com (Anglais).
