Code BA25022301: Georgian Shagreen Cased Long-Neck Silver Compass by James Long, London, Hallmarked 1792
| This is a rare Georgian Long-Neck open-face Silver compass dating from 1792 and made by James Long at Royal Exchange, London. James Long was apprenticed to Edward Nairne in 1769. He is listed as working from various addresses at the Royal Exchange, but used the address Royal Exchange, London between the dates 1781-1805. The case is sterling silver and still in excellent condition without dings or dents. The bow has a very nice design typically used in the late 1700s. The same design was used on pocket watch of this era as well. The back lid has London 1792 Silver Hallmarks. The compass has a porcelain dial signed Jas LONG, ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. The transit lock can be activated by sliding a small lever on the back of the long neck. This compass has a sophisticated transit lock with hand-made pinned levers and springs. The dial is covered with its original glass crystal free of chips shows. The compass is precise and find North easily. This is a very rare compass measuring 41mm in diameter and 58mm from bottom to bow. The compass is housed in a very rare shagreen case still in excellent condition for its age without any damage. It has a strong hinge and a hook to secure it when closed. The shagreen case measures around 52mm in diameter. This is a museum quality compass for the serious collector. |
Price: US $995 US $895.50
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