Compass - Metal

Old Bézard compass (Bézard-Kompass) bearing compass, bearing the inscriptions “ORIGINAL BÉZARD” on the dial and “Bézard-Kompass” on the back. A precision instrument equipped with a 360° graduated dial, a sighting system, and a scale enabling orientation and inclination measurements. The back bears the inscription “DIRECTION” accompanied by a sighting arrow. This type of compass was suited to orientation work, surveying, terrestrial and maritime navigation, as well as topography and field observations. Complete set preserved with its cord and its original leather case. It shows signs of use and a patina consistent with its age. Estimated dating: circa 1930–1950. Highly sought after in the worlds of industrial design, scientific curiosities, antique medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments. Ideal for collectors, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Estimate:£126.92

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