Code BA24061708: Gydawl, Short & Mason Compass, c. 1918
This is a WW1 antique compass marked Gydawl, Short & Mason, Taylor, Rochester, NY, Pat. Jan. 8 - 1918. It has a blue color needle with a jewelled brass cap. The case is made of Nickel and in excellent condition. The glass crystal also is in excellent condition. The compass has a transit lock that freezes the needle when the lid is closed. The case has a strong hinge and the lid springs open as it should when the button is pushed. It is in full working order and finds North without any problem. It measures around 4.7cm in diameter. |
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