A late Georgian or early Victorian English pocket compass dating from c.1830. With a hand painted enamel compass card of a typically ornate, highly detailed Georgian style. The design is similar to that of a compass made by Francis Barker for the firm of J & G Simms of London in 1842. The compass has a delicate and finely made English bar needle, and a jewelled pivot. In a nickel plated brass case, with a transit lock operated by a button at the bow. The compass is in full working order and finds North well. Although there are no maker's marks, this is a very high quality compass, undoubtedly from one of the finest makers of the time.
Condition:
In very good, original condition, and good working order. With just the normal signs of age and use and a little dust under the glass
Dimensions: 40mm diameter (60mm including bow & loop)
