Lot n° 107
Estimation :
400 - 800
EUR
Brand Frères Surveyor's Compass, Brussels - Lot 107
Brand Frères Surveyor's Compass, Brussels
A brass surveyor’s instrument marked “Brand Frères, Opticians to the King in Brussels,” featuring a large circular compass with an engraved and graduated dial, a sighting telescope, a spirit level, and various adjustment mechanisms. The entire set is mounted on a wooden base and is housed in its original wooden case, complete with side handles and hardware. This type of instrument was used for topographic surveys, determining directions, and measuring angles in the field. The set has a beautiful antique patina and appears to be complete.
Details: Period: second half of the 19th century; Origin: Belgium; Manufacturer: Brand Frères, Brussels; Markings: “Brand Frères, Opticians to the King in Brussels,” Materials: brass, glass, and wood, Function: surveyor’s instrument, Case dimensions: 22.5 x 24.5 cm, Height: 17 cm, Condition: good vintage condition, signs of use, patina on the brass, original case preserved, mechanisms and optical components present.
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