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1602246113Code 6736 Vintage compassPrismatic compass for nautical survey made of brass signed ELLIOTT BROS LTD of 1941 N. 28479; it is a compass, typically used in navigation. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields. It is equipped with a sighting system complete with optical prism for enlarging the degrees of the engraved goniometric circle in order to make it possible to measure the angle between the line of sight and north indicated by the magnetic needle. Complete with compass card block and brass lid. In excellent condition, fully functional, diameter 11 cm - 4.33 inches, thickness 3 cm - 1.18 inches.
The Elliott Brothers was a famous scientific instruments maker in London between 1853 and 1873. The firm was established in 1804 by William Elliott and it was one of the most important maker of scientific instruments in XIX century. In 1850 he joined with his sons Frederick and Charles and firm became Elliott & sons: it has its seat at 56 Strand in London. The Elliott & sons showed its instruments at big fair in 1851, winning medals for electric telegraphes, globes, maps, and drawing instruments. Frederick and Charles took over firm in 1853, and it became Elliott Brothers: their father was specialized in drawing instruments, but they enlarged the products range, realizing also mathematical, optical and meteorological instruments.
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