Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Antique English Mahogany Cased Compass by Stanley, London

About the Item

A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged mahogany block measuring 2" square. The compass has a shapely blued-steel needle (marked N & S) and the card divided into degrees and also showing all the points of the compass. Singed "Stanley, London". The needle is held by a detent which comes into play when the lid is closed. This example is lucky enough to have British Broad Arrow mark embossed on the top together the roman numeral II. The broad arrow was used in England (and later Britain), apparently from the early 14th century, and more widely from the 16th century, to mark objects purchased from the monarch's money, or to indicate government property. Excellent condition, the compass measuring 1 5/8" in diameter and the case 2" square x 3/4". The original brass closure is present and working to the front of the case. Item: 44354 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
  • Creator:
    Stanley & Co., London 1 (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 443541stDibs: LU3365337279182
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
    Located in Bath, GB
    A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890. The floating card dial pivots on a bearing and is housed under a glass crystal which is clean and free from any ...
    Category

    Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

  • Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900
    Located in Bath, GB
    An unusual English compass which folds into it's own brass case. Marked "England" and dating to c.1900. 2" x 1 3/4" x 1/2". Excellent condition. Item: 44415 FREE Worldwide Regist...
    Category

    Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
    Located in Bath, GB
    A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to have an Englis...
    Category

    Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
    Located in Bath, GB
    A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck. The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition. Dating to c...
    Category

    Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
    By Lawrence and Mayo
    Located in Bath, GB
    A superb and very handsome pair of the unusual and sought-after "Lynx" binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, dating to c.1900. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are m...
    Category

    Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
    Located in Bath, GB
    A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth century, c.1920. What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working co...
    Category

    Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

You May Also Like
  • Victorian Brass Cased Aneroid Barometer by Stanley, London
    By Stanley
    Located in Norwich, GB
    Victorian brass cased Aneroid barometer by Stanley, London. Brass cased aneroid barometer housed in the original leather fitted case. Silvered dial with original ‘blued’ st...
    Category

    Antique 1890s English Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Brass & Glass Elegant Compass by Spencer & Co London
    By Spencer & Company
    Located in San Diego, CA
    Beautiful elegant compass circa 1970's in solid brass with glass bt spencer & Co.
    Category

    20th Century English Hollywood Regency Aviation Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • 18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London
    By Dolland
    Located in Dublin, IE
    An exceptional late 18th century mahogany cased stick barometer by Dolland of London, The mahogany case of a very solid construction and with a superbly made turned mahogany cistern ...
    Category

    Antique 1790s English Georgian Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Steel

  • Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
    By Negretti & Zambra
    Located in Norwich, GB
    Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian mahogany cased barograph with beveled glass panels and central chart drawer. Seven vacuum chambe...
    Category

    Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Mahogany

  • Antique English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Telescope, London, circa 1850
    Located in Pearland, TX
    A superb large antique English mahogany and brass nautical maritime telescope or spyglass, London, circa 1850. Inscribed "G. Bracher, London, Day or...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • 20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box
    By W. F. Stanley
    Located in Sofia, BG
    20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical, Philosophical & Mathematical Instrument Manufacturer, London), circa 1930, in orig...
    Category

    Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

Recently Viewed

View All