A LATE 19TH-CENTURY 'THOMSON'-TYPE LIGHT-PATTERN DRY CARD 10IN. COMPASS BY W. LUDOLPH, BREMERHAVEN
signed as per title with tissue paper sections suspended over silk cords to a supporting outer ring and six bar magnets, contained within heavily constructed gimbal-mounted bowl in yellow pine box with sliding lid -- 15in. (38cm.) square

Literature: Randier, J: Marine Navigation Instruments, John Murray, 1980, p.18.

W. Ludolph was founded in 1846 and still produces marine navigational instruments in Bremerhaven.

Condition Report
Compass structure in good overall condition and still responding to magnetic influence. White paint on interior of bowl is now flaking heavily, with some sitting at bottom under the compass, suggesting the glass is original. Top front dovetailed section of box has sprung slightly, which could easily be rectified. Compass papers and threads in good order.

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