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A Very Early Dent Pattern 24 Improved Liquid Azimuth Compass,
A Very Early Dent Pattern 24 Improved Liquid Azimuth Compass,
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*DUPLICATE OF LOT 160* English, c.1880, engraved 'E. DENT & Co LONDON NO44281, No.26' the 6.25" card also signed DENT, in its original French polished mahogany case with instructions to inside of the lid, Note: The Dent Pattern 24 compass, originating circa 1890/1900, it marked a pivotal moment in naval navigation history in that it was the first liquid compass model to earn official adoption as a service compass by the Royal Navy. it was first used aboard the torpedo boats of its era, signifying a departure from the longstanding dominance of the Kelvin dry card compass. This transition marked a significant shift, breaking the monopoly that the Kelvin compass had maintained for many years prior.
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