Code BA21112501: French Hunter Compass by MANUFRANCE, Armes et Cycles, St-Etienne, c. 1920
| This is nice French hunter compass dating from c. 1920 and made by Manufacture Française (MANUFRANCE), Armes et Cycles, St-Etienne (http://manufrance.wordpress.com/). It has a nickeled brass case in excellent condition without dings or dents. It has a strong hinge and the push button is in working order. When pressed the front lid springs open and does not travel beyond the right angle as it should. Inside the front lid in is engraved with makers signature: Armes et Cycles, Manufacture Française, Saint-Etienne. It is also engraved with the serial number 7. The compass has a nice metal dial in excellent condition without any damage. It has a quality bar needle with a jewelled brass cap. It points North easily and precisely. When the lid is closed, it activates the transit lock to prevent wear to the pivot when the compass is not in use. The compass is covered with a slightly convex bevelled glass crystal free of chips and scratches. Measures around 41mm in diameter excluding the ring. This is a nice and rare piece of French history and would make a nice gift. |
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