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Antique Ladois Wooden Military Compass. France, circa 1875
Beautiful Ladois military compass in a wooden case. In good working condition. 19th century.
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Antique Ladois Wooden Military Compass. France, circa 1875
Antique Ladois wooden military compass, manufactured in France circa 1875 and well-preserved. The compass is an original period piece, although the glass on the lid has been replaced because it originally featured a mirror. As indicated on the dial, this is an instrument designed according to the system of Parisian Captain Paul Peigné, who would later rise to the rank of general. This system included a clinometer inside the capsule and instructions on the top; it is believed that, in reality, Peigné merely modified a system previously created by Mademoiselle Dupuy (source: https://compassmuseum.com/diverstext/profiles.htm#PEIGNE). This system allows the compass to be used as an inclinometer to calculate terrain angles and maximum slopes. Inside the lid, compasses of this type featured a mirror that reflected the dial; this is why some of the inscriptions appear upside down. The one shown in the images is set in a solid mahogany wooden case, in good condition and with its original hinges and clasps.
Collectors of military antiques and vintage instruments will appreciate the charm and authenticity of this antique Ladois wooden military compass.
Dimensions: Width: 8.6 cm. Depth: 8.3 cm.
Antique Ladois wooden military compass, manufactured in France circa 1875 and well-preserved. The compass is an original period piece, although the glass on the lid has been replaced because it originally featured a mirror. As indicated on the dial, this is an instrument designed according to the system of Parisian Captain Paul Peigné, who would later rise to the rank of general. This system included a clinometer inside the capsule and instructions on the top; it is believed that, in reality, Peigné merely modified a system previously created by Mademoiselle Dupuy (source: https://compassmuseum.com/diverstext/profiles.htm#PEIGNE). This system allows the compass to be used as an inclinometer to calculate terrain angles and maximum slopes. Inside the lid, compasses of this type featured a mirror that reflected the dial; this is why some of the inscriptions appear upside down. The one shown in the images is set in a solid mahogany wooden case, in good condition and with its original hinges and clasps.
Collectors of military antiques and vintage instruments will appreciate the charm and authenticity of this antique Ladois wooden military compass.
Dimensions: Width: 8.6 cm. Depth: 8.3 cm.
