Antique French Vineyard Setters Compass, 1890s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany case and stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Measure out your plot with this delightful antique surveyor's compass.
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order.
Brass case shows appealing golden tones, with an attractive polished finish.
Set within a quality mahogany case, dressed with a brass handle and rotating clasps.

Dashing cylindrical form with a large compass dial set within the top surface.
Vernier adjustment dials to the trailing edge, with a sliding needle lock to one side.
Compass winds in French - Nord, Est, Sud and Ouest and the intercardinal points NE, SE, SO and NO.
Blue magnetic point with a silvered setting hand, and degree marks to the circumference.

Barrel engraved with the maker's mark 'H. Morin, 11 Rue Dulong, Paris'
Mounts upon a turned support with wide circular base.
Maker's engraving to case lid and label situated within the lid reverse.
The stand base dressed with a protective baize in bright emerald green.

This is a superb antique vineyard setter's compass, with a quality finish and charming French annotations to the large dial. A treat for the desktop or field use. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Case Width: 20.5cm (8'')
Case Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Case Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Compass Width: 8cm (3.25'')
Compass Depth: 8cm (3.25'')
Compass Height: 18cm (7'')

Compass on Stand Width: 12.5cm (5'')
Compass on Stand Depth: 12.5cm (5'')
Compass on Stand Height: 26cm (10.25'')

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Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Style	Antique
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Presented in very good antique condition.
Product Code	KTO-1378292
Materials	Brass
Color	Brown
Width	21 cm 8.1 inch
Depth	11 cm 4.1 inch
Height	11 cm 4.1 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

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You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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