A Victorian Brass box English pocket compass, dating from c.1840-1880. The compass has a brass box case, push-fit lid, a delicate blued needle with gilt North and South markers, a brass pivot, and a paper compass card. The compass has no maker’s marks, but is characteristic of English designs produced during the mid to late Victorian era by well known makers such as Francis Barker & Son and J. H. Steward. Examples of similar brass box designs by Barker can be seen in Paul Crespel's book Trade Mark London, available to view as a PDF at trademarklondon.com.
Condition:
In very good condition, and full working order. The compass finds North very well. With general signs of age, and some minor marks to the case. The lid is a very good fit. The paper compass card, needle and glass are in very good condition.
Dimensions: 43mm diameter (depth: 10mm)
