A FINE MARINE SIGHTING COMPASS BY LANGFORD, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1850
the 6in. card, signed on paper label LANGFORD CHRONOMETER AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER 53, QUAY, BRISTOL., countersigned by 'south' for printers Lavars & Ackland, Lithog, Bristol, contained within a lacquered-brass bowl with card lock, detachable sights and glazed top with cross-hairs, gimbal-mounted within original wooden box with detachable lid and securing hooks -- 9 x 12 x 12in. (22.8 x 30.5 x 30.5cm.)

Condition Report
Fine overall condition; the card remains clear and bright; much original lacquer remains; cross-hairs intact; box in structurally good condition with some rubs and marks commensurate with age.

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