Lot # 21 - WWll Era Japanese Imperial Navy Gimbaled Ship Compass

Opening Bid : $ 50.00
Pickup Instructions: Monroe WA pick up Friday May 29 12noon to 4pm and May 30 11am to 4pm
Start Date/Time: 19-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 26-May-2026 7:20:00 PM
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WWll era gimbaled ship compass - NIPPON SOKI K.K. PATENT No. 164612 KOBE - Japanese Imperial Navy.

Given the serial tracking systems used by mid-century Japanese maritime instrument manufacturers, a 6-digit production serial number in the 160,000 range pinpoints this unit's assembly to circa 1940–1945, heavily indicating it was produced during the World War II era.During this wartime window, Nippon Sōki K.K. in Kobe was actively producing precision nav-tools under rigorous quality control standards to support naval, logistical supply, and commercial merchant cargo operations.

Wartime Collectibility: Maritime artifacts displaying intact Japanese manufacturer markings from this specific era are highly collectible due to the mass destruction of maritime assets and port manufacturing infrastructure in Kobe late in the war.Wartime Metal Sourcing: The thick, high-grade machined brass bezel and heavy inner cast assembly indicate it was built for primary large-vessel deployment, as minor utility transport and lifeboats switched to alternative materials or painted alloys due to metal shortages late in the war.

The wooden box and compass show age-appropriate wear and retains its original brass latch hardware.


Dimensions : 11.5 in L x 11.5 in W x 7 in H

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