Code BA23022501: F. Barker & Son Hunter Compass c.1920
| This is a hunter compass made by the famous F. Barker & Son of London. It was made around 1920. The case is brass and still in nice condition with only some loss to the plating but nothing to distract from its beauty. No dings or dents. When the button is pushed the front lid springs open as it should and does not travel beyond the recommended 90 degrees. The flat bevelled glass crystal is in excellent condition with no chips or scratches. The dial is in excellent condition and shows the maker mark F. Barker & Son, Makers London. The compass has a quality bar needle with a jewelled brass cap. It is in excellent working order and finds North without any problem. The transit lock is also in working order. It measures around 4.6 cm in diameter. |
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