T.G. Co. Ltd Ex Military Brass Compass

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Advert from The Climber June 1969
T.G. Co. Ltd Ex Military Brass Compass
Scout using Prismatic compass – Front cover of ‘The Scout’ 4th Feb. 1955 Vol L No32
Description
Compass, brass, glass, inscribed with black numeric characters around outer face, rotating silver metal disc suspended in centre marked with compass points and degrees, compass points etched and painted in white around circumference, hinged lid with circ
Inscription description
“T.G.CO LTD, LONDON, NO B187729, ↑, 1942, MK III”
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Standard issue Military compass from World War II right up to the 1970’s when the Silva type compass replaced them. This one was acquired by Mick Tighe at some time during his career. It’s a nice example of a navigational item.
Object Production
Production Place:
London
Materials:
brass, glass
Maker:
The Gramophone Company
Colour:
black, white, silver
Dimensions:
6.7 (w) x 18.7 (l) (fully extended) x 3.8 (d) cm
Object Condition:
Fair, flaking paintwork
Condition Date Check:
22/11/2007
Administration
Accession Number:
018.2007.1
Creator:
Maxine Willett
Accession Date:
22/11/2007
ID:
1
Category:

Mountaineering - General
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007
Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection
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