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screw-down transit lock
where accurate timing and the establishment of records was becoming increasingly important in mid 19th century
made from Yew
and in 1922 merged with T
William Harris Georgian Compass c.1805 Revolver screw-down transit lockA very rare Georgian pocket compass, made in England, dating from c. 1805. With a hand drawn black and white compass card in the classic Georgian style. The compass has a gilt or gold plated brass case, slightly domed glass, paper compass card and jewelled pivot. There is a transit lock operated by a tiny lever at the bow. The compass is in full working order and finds North very well. It comes complete with its original fish skin leather covered
