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20thC, brass case marked U.S. Ranger, (replaced) bow, hinged hunter case, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, radium(?) cardinals and needle tip. In good condition with traces of original lacquer finish remaining

sku# L02.2450

125.00
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late 19th or early 20th century, silver plated brass watch fob with compass face, gadrooned edge and decorative debossed back; printed paper dial, blued needle. May be worn as a pendant. In good condition with no restoration and no repairs but loss to the plating allowing the brass to show through, as well as interior dust and scratching to the glass.

sku# L01.2750

$78.00
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20th century, white metal case (which we believe to be nickel plating on brass), bow, hinged hunter case, bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, marked Keuffel & Esser Co New York. In working condition but as found with dust and clouding to the interior, as well as staining to the exterior back of case. The case closes well, lid spring works but has some difficulty opening: press release button and use thumbnail to release lid.

sku# J08.0517

$45.00 as is
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20th century Japan (maker's mark: TC?), brass case, bezel set bevelled crystal, transit lock, radium(?) tipped needle and cardinals. Case is in poor condition with one lug missing the other loose and split.

sku# K27.1210

$25.00 as is
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1st quarter 20th century, japanned brass case, bevelled crystal, chapter ring, no transit lock, half blued needle, affixed to a leather wrist strap by a brass or copper rivet. Anecdotal information supplied to me when I bought this suggested that this was a WWI RFC escape compass, but I have yet to find any proof of this. In very good condition.

sku# K22.0476

$225.00
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1st quarter 20th century, white metal case, bevelled crystal, delineated chapter ring, variation mark, no transit lock, jeweled bearing, blued needle, lugs for wrist strap, marked Swiss Made on the dial. In very good condition save with scratching to the case and a bent lug.

sku# K22.0655

$185.00
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early 20th century, hunter case, bevelled crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, blued needle, marked: Made in France on the face. In good condition with expected wear and minor scratches along with spotting to interior. Not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# F04.0526

$95.00

early 20th century lacquered brass hunter case, marked made in France to the reverse. Bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, blued needle, jeweled bearing. In good condition, not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# J12.2234

$75.00

open face lacquered brass. Bow, bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, bar needle, jeweled bearing, variation mark, luminous spots. In good condition, not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# J11.0610

$55.00

20thC, brass case, signed PIC Japan, bow, hinged hunter case, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, radium(?) cardinals and needle tip. In good condition

sku# L06.1930

early 20th century lacquered brass hinged hunter case, marked made in France. Bow, bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, blued needle, jeweled bearing, variation mark. Marked "40" to interior of lid. In good condition, not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# J11.0140

early 20th century lacquered brass open face, unmarked, bow, bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, blued needle, jeweled bearing. In fair condition: scratched glass, pitting to the silvered dial etc. Not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# J05.0630

late 19th century, hunter case, bevelled crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, blued needle. In good condition with expected wear and minor scratches along with pinpoint verdigris. Not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# J06.0140

early 20th century, open face, bow, bevelled crystal, variation mark, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, Marked: Made in France. In good condition with minor wear and scratches to the case and crystal case lid. Not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# J20.09

late 19th century, hunter case, bevelled crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, blued needle. In good condition with expected wear to the case and scratches to the blackened interior case lid. Not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# 834.0355

early 20th century, in mahogany case, marked Made in France on the dial, flat crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, blued needle, jeweled bearing. In good condition with expected wear to the case and minor pitting to the dial etc. Not buffed, polished or lacquer stripped.

sku# A24.03140

20th century, brass case marked U.S., bow, hinged hunter case, crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, marked: S & W. N.Y.on the face [Schwab & Wuischpard] , luminous cardinals and needle tips. In good condition but as found with minor scratching to the case and has not been polished.

sku# K04.1130

late 19th century, gold plated brass case, bow, bevelled edge crystal, blued needle, printed paper dial marked "France". This novelty compass is in a late Victorian "pearls & points" setting with an engraved design to the reverse and may used as a necklace pendant, charm or watch fob. In good condition but with light clouding to the glass and with a minor dent to the rear, no lacquer and hand polished.

sku# 808.2120

late 19th century, brass case, bow, bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, blued needle, printed paper dial marked "Germany". Housed in a stepped concentric case (flat back suitable for engraving) and may be worn as a pendant. In very good condition, no lacquer and hand polished.

sku# J24.1815

early 20th century, hinged hunter case, bow, bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, blued needle, marked: "Made in France" on the face and on the rim: "12". In fair condition with expected wear and minor scratches along with dirt and spotting to interior. Hand polished and lacquer stripped.

sku# J05.0540

3rd quarter 19th century, brass hunter case, domed & bevelled crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, no transit lock, jeweled bearing, printed paper dial, screwed housing, bottom of case marked with the maker's mark for Short & Mason, London as well as the vendor's mark: Potter Toronto, blued needle tips marked N & S. Rare. In very good condition with minor scratching to the case, minor loss of blacking to the lid interior, minor dust within and has not been polished.

sku# K11.181

1st quarter 20th century, (rubbed) japanned brass case, bevelled crystal, chapter ring, variation mark, bow, transit lock, rotating Dennison pattern dial. Marked Cruchon & Emons London as well as Swiss to the dial, and 1437 to the interior lid. In good condition but with some very minor paint loss as well as dust to the interior.

sku# K24.0325

19th century [German], (rubbed gold plated) brass case, bezel set crystal, bow, hand painted cardinals, unpolished. Originally a watch fob or charm, it may also be worn as a pendant. It is see through and so may be viewed from either side. In good condition but with loss to the plating.

sku# K25.1915

mid 19th century, brass hunter case, scale marked on chapter ring, minor rim chips to the crystal, no transit lock, printed paper dial with 32 points named, blued needle. In good condition with no restoration and no repairs. Hand polished.

sku# L01.2750

late 19th century, brass case, (originally nickel plated but with most of the plating gone) bow, bevelled edge crystal, scale marked on chapter ring, blued needle, printed paper dial. Housed in a stepped concentric case (flat back suitable for engraving) and may be worn as a pendant. In fair - good condition with evidence of a crude repair: the capstan having been reattached to the body.

sku# L01.2625

WWII, white metal case marked U.S., bow, hinged hunter case, scale marked on chapter ring, transit lock, jeweled bearing, marked Wittnauer. In working condition but sold as is with a cracked crystal.

sku# L01.0701