Sestrel Bearing Compass 2

Barking & London Nr. 14671. With illumination In nice box

Type of object:

Timekeeper & Sundial & Compass & Barograpf

Time period:

20th century

Place:

Barking & London

Date:

1947

Maker / Author:

Trade “Sestrel” Mark Nr Nr 14671 Made in England Barking & London

Publisher / Printer:

Made in England Manufactured by Henry Browne & Son in Barking & London

Dimensions:

Graduation: 360 °
Dimensions: Whole height: 222mm
Casing Depth: 62mm
Circumference: 105mm
Handle length: 108mm
Circumference: 39mm

Material:

Brass, glass, wood.

Graduation:

360°

Inscription:

“Sestrel” Mark Nr Nr 14671 Made in England Barking & London

Provenance:

References:

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Description

Sestrel Marine Hand Bearing Compass in old wooden dovetail fixed box with horde-hair supports and old vilt fittings, without illumination in this model, but also with boneplate to mark the bearings.
These compasses are some of the finest ever produced and serve their purpose exceptionally well, allowing the user to take an exact sight and easily read the bearing simultaneously.
The compass card is clear and sharp and the prism magnifies superbly. Everything seems to work as intended