Solid Brass Navy Ship Compass Pendant Fluid In Wooden Box Imray Laurie Norie And Wilson Ltd Sestrel Antique 1910s
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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Item Specifics
- Condition
- Used
- Manufactured
- United Kingdom
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- antique
- Primary Material
- brass, oak
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- Laurie Norie And Wilson Ltd.
- Brand
- Sestrel
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.
Solid Brass Navy Ship Compass Pendant Fluid In Wooden Box Imray Laurie Norie And Wilson Ltd Sestrel Antique 1910s
DeliveryTo United States estimated between Wed, 29 Jan and Tue, 4 Feb.
Shipping$ 28.01
Price$ 676
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