Victorian brass cased pocket compass by Henry Hughes & Son London

This elegant brass cased pocket compass dates to the second half of the 19th century and is signed'H. Hughes & Son, 59 Fenchurch St, London' around the centre of the dial. Made by Henry Hughes & Son around 1870, the stylish blued steel directional needle is engraved N & S in gold lettering & pivots on a brass capped bearing above a traditional dial, under a clean crystal with only very minor edge chips. Although the lacquered brass case does have some minor lacquer loss on the underside, it is free of any dents or deformities.

A fine antique compass, it has the classic compass rose design with a distinctive Fleur de Lis crest denoting North, and its original brass push fit lid. In good working order, this antique compass is in very good condition and measures 38mm in diameter.

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Antique: Yes
Type: Compass
Period: 1800 to 1900
Material: Brass