Antique Scientific Instruments

J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham

J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham
J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham
J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham
J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham
J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham
J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham
J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham

J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham

This large surveying compass was made around the middle of the 19th century by James Gargory, an optician and instrument maker who operated out of Birmingham and Wolverhampton between 1830 to 1875, and died in 1881. The attractive silvered dial is signed''J.

41 Bull St, Birm'n and has a stepped outer chapter ring with a 0-360 degrees scale in one degree increments. He is recorded as working at the 41 Bull St address between 1850 to 1856.

A substantial compass weighing just under 800 grams and measuring 5 ½ (135mm) square, it's visually very impressive, despite the fact that it's had noticeable repair work on the lid and hinge, see photos. In good working order including the transit lock, the lid is designed to lift off and it also comes with a removable tripod adapter.

Please study the photos as they are part of the description, and I will be happy to answer any questions if I can. Please check out my other auctions for more interesting items. This item is in the category "Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments". The seller is "voradorprime" and is located in this country: GB.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Period: 1800 to 1900
  • Material: mahogany
  • Type: Compass
  • Antique: Yes


J Gargory mid 19th century surveyors compass signed J Gargory Fecit, Birmingham