8th Oct, 2024 11:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu
 
  Lot 51
 

A cased George III sterling silver cased open face compass, London 1787 by James Long (reg. 17th November 1785)

A cased George III sterling silver cased open face compass, London 1787 by James Long (reg. 17th November 1785)

Circular form with a post and opposable loop. Enamel dial signed Jas Long Royal Exchange London. Transit lock. The case back fully marked, maker’s mark I.L (Grimwade 1478). Housed in original velvet lines shagreen case.

Length – 5.9 cm / 2.3 inches

James Long (d. November 1811) was apprenticed to Edward Nairne in 1769. He is listed as working from various addresses including the North Gate at the Royal Exchange, but used the address Royal Exchange, London between the dates 1781-1811.

Sold for £630

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

Do you have an item similar to the item above? If so please click the link below to submit a free online valuation request through our website.

 

Images*

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.