Standard Bearing Sight in Case of Tulip Wood
Stock Number: NM.5-46
225
Standard bearing sight with loose needle for use on the gauge compass.
Country of manufacture
Other
Description
Standard brass bearing sight with loose needle for use on the gauge compass. The box is assembled with tooth connections and is made of beautiful tulip wood. The device does not appear to have been used and is in excellent condition.
In 1939 the instrument has been checked by the Rotterdam department of the Koninklijk Meterorologisch Instituut.
Date: ca. 1930
HWL case: 7x29x19.5 cm
Signed: PP20
Origin: unknown
Condition: perfect
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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.
