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Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box

$449
£342.27
€391.02
CA$631.81
A$692.02
CHF 364.35
MX$8,259.07
NOK 4,643.32
SEK 4,244.70
DKK 2,921.96

About the Item

Solid brass gimbaled boat compass that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, and fitted to a varnished mahogany box with a sliding lid. The compass is by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown, Connecticut. The manufacturing date on the bottom of the bowl is February 1945. Weight: 3 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 4"H x 5"W x 5"D Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1945
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 89771stDibs: LU1741245751002

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