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Code BA25010601: Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900

This is a rare leather-cased gimballed ships compass dating c. 1900 by Tiffany & Co.. The owner of the compass was Richard Stillwell who was a professor at Princeton University. The compass has a Singer's Patent dial signed TIFFANY & Co., NEW YORK. The inner case and gimbals are made of what seems to be a chromed metal. It has gimbals around the compass body allowing it to swing in any direction. No dings or dents to case or gimbals. The compass comes in its original brown leather case in excellent condition. Inside the leather case lid there is a sticker with instructions of use of the compass. It is working perfectly and finds North easily and precisely. The gimbals allow it to swing freely as they should. As seen in the pictures, there is a special system to the case in order to use the gimbals: The compass part must be raised to free the gimbals. When pushed down again, it will activate the transit lock which freezes the dial when the compass is not in use. The inner metal case measures approximately 50mm in diameter. The leather case measures around 75mm in diameter and has approximately 35mm height. This is a rare compass for the serious collector.

Price: US $895 US $805.50 (Lay-by Plan Available)

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Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900


Leather-Cased Tiffany & Co. Gimballed Pocket Compass, c. 1900