~FINE SURVEYOR’S COMPASS WITH VANES-ANODISED BRASS-MARRATT~

~FINE SURVEYOR’S COMPASS WITH VANES-ANODISED BRASS-MARRATT~

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A small surveyor's compass with sighting vanes by Marratt, London c.1830-cased

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 6 x 2 1/2 inches (16 x 13 x 6 cm.)

Circa

1830

Maker

Marratt

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Calculating, Surveying Instruments & Mining, Engineering antiques, Office Antiques, Tools

Description

A fine and small surveyor’s compass in anodized brass by Marratt, London c.1830. Showing little signs of use (small scratches to underside), this simple theodolite boasts a silvered and raised 4 1/2 inch compass dial with 8 cardinal point, engine divided 360 degree outer bearing ring, locking tab and plain needle (points North). Mahogany case is missing it’s hooks but otherwise in good condition inside and out. Total length 7 inches. Case measures 7 1/2 x 5 x 2 1/2 inches deep. Sighting vanes do not fold. To be used on a single pole (knurled screw for tightening to poles of varying diameter).

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CA Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Mark Hacking (Scientifica Opticae Inc.) has been an avid collector/dealer for over 40 years. A former Science teacher, he has an innate love for anything natural or mechanical. Specializing in optical (microscopes, telescopes), surveying, medical, weighing and drawing instruments, he is an active participant of the Scientific Instrument Fair in London. Living in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two children; Mark looks forward to meeting as many fellow collectors as possible, and has a worldwide following on eBay (Sciopti). As of Nov. 1/24 my email has changed to either scioptimark@outlook.com or sciopti@outlook.com.

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