Brass Nautical Compass – No. 3661 (c. 1890–1910)
A fine example of late-Victorian maritime instrumentation, this solid brass compass features a “spade-point” directional card and original beveled glass cover secured with hand-finished brass screws. Numbered No. 3661, it represents the precision and durability demanded by mariners of the era and is characteristic of the work of early American instrument makers such as E. & G.W. Bliss Co. of Brooklyn, NY. Its’ untouched surface preserves a century of patina and history, offering a tangible connection to the golden age of navigation. A superb piece for collectors of maritime history or those drawn to the timeless elegance of antique navigation instruments.
3’’ H x 5.2’’ W
PHC CC 880
Brass Nautical Compass – No. 3661 (c. 1890–1910)
A fine example of late-Victorian maritime instrumentation, this solid brass compass features a “spade-point” directional card and original beveled glass cover secured with hand-finished brass screws. Numbered No. 3661, it represents the precision and durability demanded by mariners of the era and is characteristic of the work of early American instrument makers such as E. & G.W. Bliss Co. of Brooklyn, NY. Its’ untouched surface preserves a century of patina and history, offering a tangible connection to the golden age of navigation. A superb piece for collectors of maritime history or those drawn to the timeless elegance of antique navigation instruments.
3’’ H x 5.2’’ W
PHC CC 880
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