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Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case
Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case

Antique ca 1915 LEEDAWL Short & Mason Taylor Pocket Compass - w leather case

$ 15.83

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Time Period, War: WWI
  • Features: Leedawl Compass
  • Military Branch: unknown
  • Country/Region of Origin: United States
  • Maker: Short & Mason
  • Condition: VERY GOOD - minor rubbing on case - but better than is often offered. The crystal is quite clear - no chips or cracks - shows surface wear when examined closely. The transit lock functions properly - turns easily to release the needle. The needle seeks north properly - agrees with my iPhone compass.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

    Description

    ITEM:
    Antique LEEDAWL Pocket Compass
    TAYLOR, Short & Mason of Rochester NY
    Patent Apr 20 1915
    This is from an ad for this Leedawl compass: (see photo)
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    1 5/8”
    ·
    with an untarnishable white metal case
    ·
    Watertight
    ·
    untarnishable white metal dial
    Hardened and tempered steel point
    ·
    cupped jeweled bearing
    ·
    beveled crystal glass
    ·
    strong screw stop
    This is a World War I era compass with a leather case. I don’t know that this was a military compass.
    I suspect it was simply a civilian pocket compass.
    It is from an estate and has been in storage probably since the 1930s.
    There were compasses of this type from Taylor which had a patent date of 1920, so I think this particular compass was produced between 1915 and 1920.
    The leather case was probably not supplied with the compass, although it was certainly used with the compass.
    The leather case has a snap button which reads
    L.I. City
    MotoMeter
    TireTester
    N.Y.
    CONDITION:
    VERY GOOD USED CONDITION
    I am not a compass collector, so this rating is not an expert evaluation.
    The case shows wear, with abrasion and no prominent scratches.
    The crystal is quite clear, but when examined under a magnifying lens, the glass shows wear.
    The compass needle turns freely when unlocked.
    The needle points correctly to magnetic north.
    One photo shows the compass together with an iPhone compass application for comparison.
    The transit lock screws and locks properly.
    The lanyard loop turns freely.
    The compass is in working order.
    Please see the photos for an assessment of the compass’ external condition.
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