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Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden

$2,693.88
£1,950
€2,323.99
CA$3,741.94
A$3,758.55
CHF 2,179.31
MX$45,858.27
NOK 25,220.91
SEK 25,877.97
DKK 17,372.82

About the Item

A 1950’s ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer, Gothenburg, of Sweden. Marked: C.M. HAMMAR GOTEBORG 3553 Compass card by Observator of Rotterdam. Pine case. Carl Mauritz Hammar, Göteborg, Sweden, established in 1856.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. cleaned and polished.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190246805232

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