19TH C COMPASS

A 19th Century Compass. The brass case in two parts, with a rim edge to the top and bottom sections. The lid lifting off to the glass covered dial. The silvered dial marked for points of the compass and degrees with a floating pointer. The case marked for 'BRAITHWAITE, OPTICIAN, DARTMOUTH'. Date c 1850. Height 3/4 inch, width 3 3/4 inches, depth 3 3/4 inches.