A vintage Stesco pocket compass, difficult to date, but probably from c.1950-1960, marked 'Foreign' on the base, suggesting that it was most likely to have been made in West Germany. In the years after the end of WW2, many items produced in Germany for export were marked 'Foreign' in order to make them more acceptable to the British market. The compass has a paper compass card which is similar in style to 19th century Francis Barker designs. With a bevelled glass, nickel plated brass case, and a transit lock operated by a sliding button on the side of the case.
Condition:
In good condition and finds North well. With minor signs of wear and use. Marked 'Stesco, Foreign' on the base.
Dimensions : 40mm (55mm including loop)
