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English, c.1870, Victorian Wooden Cased Pocket Compass

£110.00

SKU: RQMGOXAOO_7854219638 (ref. no.)

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SKU: RQMGOXAOO_7854219638 Category: Compass Tags: c.1870, Cased, compass, English, G. Foxwell, Pocket, victorian, Wooden
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*English, c.1870, Victorian Wooden Cased Pocket Compass*

A handsome mid-Victorian mahogany cased pocket compass, measuring approximately 8 cm x 7.7 cm x 2.2 cm overall, housing a 7 cm diameter brass-rimmed compass beneath glass. The printed paper card displays a finely engraved 32-point compass rose with fleur-de-lis at north and degree graduations 0–90° in each quadrant. The blued steel needle pivots freely on a brass cap, retaining smooth action and good sensitivity.

The compass is mounted within a rectangular mahogany case fitted with twin brass hinges and a rotating brass latch to secure closure. A small brass needle arrestor button is positioned near the lower edge of the dial, allowing the user to lock the magnetic needle when the instrument is not in use — a feature designed to protect the delicate pivot during travel. The case interior retains a warm aged finish, with the name “G. Foxwell” neatly inscribed in period ink to the inside lid, likely identifying the 19th-century owner.

Historical Note:
Boxed pocket compasses of this type were popular personal instruments among travellers, officers, and engineers during the Victorian era. The wooden folding case protected the glass and needle, while the locking device represented a refinement more typical of quality British manufacture. Similar examples were offered by London makers such as Francis Barker & Son, Cary, and Stanley, as well as by smaller provincial craftsmen. The unsigned nature of this example suggests private or provincial production, possibly retailed through a general instrument maker.

The name “G. Foxwell” may correspond to a military or naval owner; further archival research could reveal personal provenance, adding further depth to the piece.

*Condition*
Good original condition consistent with age. Compass needle remains responsive. Paper dial toned with age but legible; brass bezel lightly oxidised. Wooden case shows surface wear, fine age cracking to corners, and a working brass latch and hinges. Needle arrestor button intact. Attractive overall patina. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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