Victorian Silver Enamel Novelty Silver Life Belt Compass Fob Charm
Stock Number: 211004
£95
Dimensions
1
Circa
1880
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Novelty enamelled silver Life Belt compass fob/charm, circa 1880 Compass needle pivoted between the front and back glass lenses.
Compass points painted on the double sided gilt dial, also enamelled in red and blue to the front of the life belt.
All in very good original condition with no damage or repair, some minor enamel losses, the glass lenses slightly hazy but in no way obscuring.
Lively blued steel compass needle readily points north. 1″ or 26mm diameter, weight 7 grams.
The silver unmarked but fully tested as solid sterling silver.
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Dealer information
Cog Scientific
As a fine art sculpture graduate I have applied my appreciation and understanding of form and function to my lifelong professional career in the antiques trade. Over forty years dealing in what I considered worthy, within the fields of decorative arts and sciences, I have always purchased over a wide spectrum and look forward to offering an exciting variety of stimulating pieces.
