This is an excellent original example of Verner's Pattern compass in brass.. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perfectly intact. The lid is stamped 'Verners Pattern'. The rear of the case is stamped with war department arrows and by the manufacturer 'F-L' for French & Sons Ltd. of London together with '1917' date. It is complete with the original brown leather case with hinged top and buckle fastener, wear commensurate with age. The case also stamped for French and Sons Ltd. London and 1917 and the original owners name is inked onto the case "Byrns". A great clean example in excellent condition. 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" thick. The case measuring 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4". Item: 44571 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44571
Dimensions
Height = 8.9 cm (4")
Width = 6.4 cm (3")
Depth = 3.2 cm (1")
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Pattern by French Ltd.
Price
£495
| $678 USD | €578 EUR
Item Ref
44571
Description
This is an excellent original example of Verner's Pattern compass in brass.. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perfectly intact. The lid is stamped 'Verners Pattern'. The rear of the case is stamped with war department arrows and by the manufacturer 'F-L' for French & Sons Ltd. of London together with '1917' date. It is complete with the original brown leather case with hinged top and buckle fastener, wear commensurate with age. The case also stamped for French and Sons Ltd. London and 1917 and the original owners name is inked onto the case "Byrns". A great clean example in excellent condition. 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" thick. The case measuring 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4". Item: 44571 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44571
Dimensions
Height = 8.9 cm (4")
Width = 6.4 cm (3")
Depth = 3.2 cm (1")