PRECISION POINT COMPASS. STANLEY & HUGHES.

Description:
- Precision-tipped compass, made of brass and steel.
- It has on one of its arms the mark of three coincident points, used by the English factory Stanley Hughes in the second half of the 19th century.
- On the same arm, next to the three prongs, it has the mark 'II' in Roman numerals, next to the name Hughes.
- On the other arm it has the following numbering: 4535.
- It consists of two parts. Body and tips. The body is made of brass, while the tips are made of steel.
- The tips are rigid. It has a wheel that allows one of the points to be graduated very accurately, while keeping the other fixed, which is very rare.
- The aperture of the compass, i.e. the distance between the points, is adjusted by turning the legs on the joint, and is precisely adjusted by means of a wheel on one of the legs. It is this distance that allows a fixed distance to be maintained for moving it.

Conservation and Damage:
- There is no rust, and it is in perfect condition for use.
- The tips are in very good condition.
- The object shows wear and tear typical of it,s age.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector,s item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions and are not verified.