19th century French pocket compass signed BARABAN, DUPRESSOIR SUCCr, PARIS

This French 19th century mahogany cased compass is signed'BARABAN, DUPRESSOIR SUCCr, 175 RUE St HONORE, PARIS' on the dial. It has a steel needle which pivots on a gemstone bearing and a folding sight arm which is used in conjunction with the mirror in the lid. There's also a centimeter rule on the outside edge of the base and a functioning transit lock activated by lid closure. In very good condition and fully working, it measures 80mm square by 25mm deep.

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