A RARE 19TH-CENTURY LIFEBOAT COMPASS BY DENT
with 2in. card set within liquid-filled bowl with finely-engraved rim inscribed DENT'S patent liquid compass No. 1790 61 Strand, London, with threaded top-up cap, gimbal-mounted with front securing catch, within white-painted copper case with instructions pasted to the back on retail label for Dollond & Co., hinged candle chamber with white-painted candle sconce, perforated chimney over bevelled glass viewing port, reverse securing hook and top carry handle -- overall measurements 9 x 6½ x 6½in. (23 x 16.5 x 16.5cm.)

Condition Report
Case has been polished externally and is pitted overall; compass glass dirty and inside.

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