Officer's WW2 Pocket Compass by F. Barker & Sons, London, c.1940. The Library

Officer's WW2 Pocket Compass by F. Barker & Sons, London, c.1940. The LibraryAn Officer's pocket compass by F. Barker & Sons, London, c. 1940. F. Barker & Sons (1820 Dec. 15, 1875) is a British company founded by Francis Barker in London in 1846. Two years later, in 1848, he set up a second company, Groves and Barker Mariners' Compass and Sundial Makers with his friend and former co apprentice Richard Groves and they traded from 16 Market Street, Clerkenwell, London. Richard died in 1864 and about one year after his death

the Eton plate to the front boards

The cut glass is in an excellent condition

Weight with liners: 152 grams

There is some spotting to the frontispiece and title page

Height with stopper: 25

the slope remains in an excellent condition

Height: 2cm

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There is also a nick to the wood at the back of the cabinet (please see photographs)

Weight: 11 grams

The lid to the box sits well and the hinges function perfectly

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