A suspension mining compass, UK, late 18th century
€400
Circa
1770-1780
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A quite early suspension mining compass from the UK and from the late 18th century.
This mining instrument is quite large : the fame measures 18x228cm and the compass 10,2cm diameter.
The “W” for West seems indicated an Bristish origin.
If we find easy 19th or late 19th similar example, the 18th century are rarest.
The condition is general good with a nice needle.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
