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Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden

$2,671.64
£1,950
€2,278.42
CA$3,719.43
A$4,068.49
CHF 2,127.11
MX$49,006.15
NOK 26,585.93
SEK 25,080.09
DKK 17,008.19

About the Item

A 1950’s ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer, Gothenburg, of Sweden. Marked: C.M. HAMMAR GOTEBORG 3553 Compass card by Observator of Rotterdam. Pine case. Carl Mauritz Hammar, Göteborg, Sweden, established in 1856.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. cleaned and polished.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190246805232

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