Vintage Ships Bearing Plate, English, Maritime, Compass, Navigation, Ornament
Our Stock # 18.6335. An English, mahogany and enamelled maritime compass navigation aid, or desk ornament, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1930. Wonderful example of a vintage maritime aid. Displays a desirable aged patina.
Presented within a two-piece mahogany box with iron swivel clasps. Lid marked with stencil type; Patt. 42 Bearing Plate No 56. Enamelled gimbal allows for readings on rough seas by maintaining its level.
Rotating outer course dial encompassing the 10cm (4) main compass face. Folding Azimuth plate with sighting line for accurate readings. Pair of sun-shades with two levels of UV protection fold out from sight. Brass compass face in good order with quality black markings.
Compass features cardinal and intercardinal directions, north marked with fleur-de-lys motif. Smaller measurements signify 90 degrees between each cardinal. Maker's mark for Heath & Co Ltd. Delivered polished and ready for the home.
Max Width: 20.5cm (8'') Max Depth: 20.5cm (8'') Max Height: 14cm (5.5''). We offer a prompt and economical worldwide service, please Let us know your country and zip / post code and we will get the best possible service and cost for you. Please do ask, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are a team passionate about antiques and customer service.Our business is nothing without customer service. All items for sale can be viewed at our studio by prior arrangement, please let us know when you would like to come down. Available when collecting from our studio or along with some deliveries. We will get the best possible service and cost for you. Most welcome by prior arrangement from our warehouse in Devon.
Packing We professionally pack every item and encourage recycling of the materials where possible. Worldwide We offer a prompt and economical. Worldwide service, we offer the best possible service and cost for you. From 1 to 1000 pieces just let us know your requirements. The item "Vintage Ships Bearing Plate, English, Maritime, Compass, Navigation, Ornament" is in sale since Monday, March 9, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments". The seller is "londonfine" and is located in Devon. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Period: 1901 to 1950
- Material: Brass
- Type: Compass