Help w/Vintage Compass

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  1. 'Nuff_Said

    'Nuff_Said Well-Known Member

    What's the age and possible maker? Is it for a boat/yacht?

    On the metal base, near the rim are: 'EW and NS'. The dial has the letters: 'ABC and XYZ'.

    Size approx: 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.

    Thanks!

    COMPASS 001-001.JPG

    COMPASS 003-001.JPG

    COMPASS 002-001.JPG
     
    'Nuff_Said, Oct 3, 2014
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It looks like a fairly modern marine gimbal compass.
    EW & NS means East West & North South
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 3, 2014
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  3. anundverkaufen

    anundverkaufen Bird Feeder

    That's an Airguide course monitor, used mostly for racing, it's missing the hood with pointer.
     
    anundverkaufen, Oct 3, 2014
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  4. daveydempsey

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    daveydempsey, Oct 3, 2014
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  5. 'Nuff_Said

    'Nuff_Said Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys, you nailed it!

    Thank you!
     
    'Nuff_Said, Oct 3, 2014
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  6. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    I love it when Anund dives in with those wonderful, somewhat arcane, answers!

    Or, in many cases, VERY arcane!
     
    silverthwait, Oct 4, 2014
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