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Solid Brass Navy Ship Compass Pendant Fluid In Wooden Box Imray Laurie Norie And Wilson Ltd Sestrel Antique 1910s

Name: Solid Brass Navy Ship Compass Pendant Fluid In Wooden Box Imray Laurie Norie And Wilson Ltd Sestrel Antique 1910s
Brand: Sestrel
SKU: 1BN7
Price: 650 EUR
Availability: InStock

$ 715 + $ 28^.68 shipping

Ref: 1BN7

"The compass is in fully working, original antique condition. It is untouched, never restored, and bears the original patina."

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Item Specifics

Condition: Used
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original/Reproduction: original
Classified: antique

Primary Material: brass, oak
Modified Item: no
Maker: Laurie Norie And Wilson Ltd.
Brand: Sestrel

Item Description

Introducing a piece of maritime history: the Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd Sestrel Antique 1910s compass. This solid brass navy ship compass pendant fluid is elegantly housed in a wooden box. It boasts exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance. The brass bowl is filled with fluid for optimal functionality. Encased in oak, it features a sliding lid for easy access. A true testament to the timeless quality of seafaring instruments.

Crafted between 1904 and 1914, this compass bears the prestigious stamp of Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd, London, a renowned name in maritime navigation. The brass bowl is filled with liquid for optimal functionality, while the gimbal ensures stability.

Measures: 15cm x 13.5cm x 11cm (approximately 5.9" x 5.3" x 4.3")
Weighs: 1.780 grams (approximately 3.92 lbs)

Accompanied by a note from Lord Sterling, Chairman of The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, that reads:

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Chairman
The RT. HON. The Lord Sterling of Plaistow, CBE
79 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5EJ
Telephone 071 930 4343
With Lord Sterling’s Compliments

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Dating and Verification

This compass is likely produced between 1904 and 1914, a period marked by the formation of Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson Ltd. The company's logo, first used in 1904, supports this dating. Notably, the Norie and Wilson brand was closely tied to yachting, with a specialized yacht fittings department active until 1914.

Further reinforcing this dating, Lord Sterling served as Executive Chairman of P&O from 1983 to 2005. The phone number on the accompanying complimentary note was in use between 1990 and 1995, suggesting the compass was presented as a gift during this time.

Two vessels from the P&O fleet, the Dewan (built in 1909) and the Begum (built in 1913), were small ships where this compass could have served as a captain's cabin instrument.

The compass's rarity is underscored by a smaller, similar model by Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson Ltd, sold by Christie’s in 1997. Given its larger size of 15 cm and the absence of other known examples on the market, this compass stands out as a significant navigational instrument.

The presence of the Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson Ltd logo alongside the Sestrel logo further confirms the compass's authenticity, making it a valuable piece with a rich historical background.

Map showing the journey from Brighton to Lewes, a historical town known for its antique centers.

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