Well preserved middle sized, dry card and semi gimbaled compass in painted wooden case with slit cover. On the rose with 32 points, the name of the maker. North with beautiful fleur de lis. The binnacle is made of red copper and brass. The inside of the binnacle is painted white with a lubber’s line. The case could be of a later date.
L.J. Harri sr. and jr. were compass makers in Amsterdam at the Oude Teertuinen from 1832 – 1872.

Catalog: NM.2-07
Date: ca. 1840
HWL case: 13x21x21.5 cm
D compass: 15.5 cm
Signed: L.J. HARRI. * AMSTERDAM *
Origin: Netherlands
Condition: perfect with signs of wear